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West Bengal economic growth pegged at 12.8%, higher than India’s 9.1%

KOLKATA: Bengal's estimated economic growth through the second and third waves of Covid is projected to be 12.8%, a rate higher than the projected national GDP growth of 9.1% for the 2021-'22 financial year.

The Times of India

Sanitiser overuse among children causing rashes on hands, say Bengaluru Doctors

BENGALURU: Dermatologists in the city say they are increasingly seeing children coming to them with red rashes and acute dryness in their hands. With schools reopening and students advised to maintain hygiene to keep Covid-19 at bay, overuse of sanitisers by some kids is leading to the problem, they say.

The Times of India

Fourth Covid vaccine dose rollout 'under review' as cases surge across UK

The rollout of a fourth Covid jab is being kept under review as Health Secretary Sajid Javid gave an update as cases show signs of increasing across the UK

Daily Mirror

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Symptoms of 'stealth Omicron' and 'Deltacron' as Covid cases rise in Scotland

The number of people that have come down with the virus by the daily measurement has exceeded 10,000 over the past four days in a row in Scotland.

Daily Record

Aviation’s recovery remains overshadowed by war and Covid uncertainty, says Heathrow CEO

In the year to the end of February, only 23.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow – less than 30 per cent of 2019 traffic

The Independent UK

Zahawi to overhaul Covid catchup tutoring after criticism of provider

Education secretary says money will shift to English schools following complaints Randstad had missed targets

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Ukraine crisis hub hit with positive Covid test from volunteer

A volunteer at the Edinburgh Ukrainian club which is one of the main crisis hub's for Ukraine in the capital has been hit with a positive Covid test from a volunteer on Sunday.

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Covid cases and hospital admissions rising in England, data suggests

Increase in infections to estimated one in 25 people follows similar trend in Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Kenya lifts all mandatory Covid-19 restrictions

Kenya has lifted its remaining coronavirus restrictions including a ban on large indoor gatherings such as religious services and a requirement to present a negative Covid-19 test for arriving air passengers.

Radio France Internationale

NHS hospital bans visitors amid Covid surge as cases leave staff overwhelmed

The Royal Cornwall Hospital has temporarily suspended visits with immediate effect after a spike in Covid cases, mirroring a national increase in coronavirus infections and hospitalisations

Daily Mirror

One-third of all US child Covid deaths occurred during Omicron surge

Children seem to be facing increasing risks as mask mandates are abandoned and vaccination rates stall

The Guardian - US

Chess: Bobby Fischer v Boris Spassky 1972 remembered at Reykjavik Open

The 250-player international tournament in Iceland will be staged with zero Covid restrictions, and provides a breakthrough chance for young English talents

The Guardian - UK

Furious Edinburgh exec hit female train conductor after being told "no first class"

The man is said to have become extremely angry when he was denied the ability to sit in first class during the Covid-19 pandemic last year. As a result he struck a female conductor and pulled the emergency brakes.

Edinburgh Live

Covid-19 inquiry to meet people impacted by pandemic in towns and cities across the UK

It comes after the Cabinet Office published its draft terms of reference for the public inquiry

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - AU

Friday briefing: Biden turns trade screws on Putin

Push to revoke Russia’s ‘most favoured nation’ status … global Covid toll could be triple official figures … Jussie Smollett sentenced

Dublin Live

Covid-19 Ireland: Top Irish doctors warn "this isn't over" amid worrying virus surge

Professors Luke O’Neill and Anthony Staines believe another public information drive is needed to remind people that the virus hasn’t gone away

Chronicle Live

Council leader and public health director back efforts to tackle smoking, which kills 'even more than Covid'

Outgoing Newcastle Council leader Nick Forbes and County Durham public health boss Amanda Healy both were among those attending a No Smoking Day event in Westminster to 'show we mean business' about preventing smoking.

Leeds Live

Leeds takeaway manager says 'community doesn't buy expensive food' as costs double

The kebab shop manager blames Covid and Brexit which he says are 'doubling' stock prices

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Vic posts $10 billion first-half deficit

Victoria's Delta COVID-19 wave has contributed to the state posting a $10 billion first-half deficit this financial year, a similar result to 2020/21.

The Guardian - AU

Backpackers’ return brings glimmer of hope for Thailand tourism revival

After two years of despair, Chiang Mai tourism slowly picks up as some call for Covid entry rules to be relaxed to entice more visitors

ABC News

Growing demand for emergency packages as COVID-19 spreads in Pilbara town of Roebourne

Roebourne's community store has received nearly 500 requests for emergency packages from residents in isolation, as COVID-19 continues to spread in the Pilbara town.

Wales Online

Global Covid death toll ‘may be more than three times higher than recorded’

Researchers estimate more than 18.2 million people may have died because of the pandemic by the end of December last year

The Guardian - AU

Australia bans imports of Russian oil, petroleum, gas and coal – as it happened

Australia follows lead of US and UK with Russia sanctions; ‘We want tradies to come to Queensland,’ premier says. This blog is now closed

Tribune News Service

COVID study finds 18 million deaths, three times official tally

The pandemic’s death toll may be three times higher than official COVID-19 records suggest, according to a study that found stark differences across countries and regions.

The Independent UK

Global Covid death toll may be three times higher than official count

Excess deaths reflect huge undercounting of fatal cases

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