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As COVID-19 reaches WA nursing homes, aged care workers are bracing for Omicron's impact

With two cases of COVID-19 confirmed at a residential facility in Perth, the union for aged care workers is hoping lessons are learned from how the sector handled Omicron in the eastern states.

ABC News

Scientists give verdict on whether England is REALLY ready to drop Covid isolation rules

Experts raised concerns for the UK's most vulnerable after Boris Johnson announced the government's plans to abandon self isolation rules by February 24

Daily Mirror

Along with original Omicron strain, 3 sub-types circulating

JAIPUR: The latest genome sequencing report of Covid patients showed that 99% of the samples tested positive for Omicron variant, while 1.2% tested positive for the Delta variant in the state.

The Times of India

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Jaipur: Covid admissions dip 43% in last 10 days, active cases plunge too

JAIPUR: Covid admissions in city hospitals have reduced by 43% in the last 10 days. Only 260 patients are currently in the city's hospitals compared to 459 on January 29. Health department officials agreed that due to the decrease in daily infections and active cases, hospitalisations have taken a dip.

The Times of India

Man who claims he's world's oldest celebrates '121st birthday' while suffering Covid

Andrelino Vieira da Silva, from Goias, Brazil, is thought to have seven children, 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild

Daily Mirror

Scotland ‘not given appropriate notice over move to lift Covid rules in England’

Scottish ministers have voiced their concerns about the implications removing self-isolating rules in England could have north of the border.

The Independent UK

Covid Ireland: When to keep your kids home from school amid jump in Covid-related absences

"My own two have been in school about 10 days this whole year it seems at this point"

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Popular Cardiff student spot Stag Coffee announces sudden closure

One manager of the Crwys Road café explained that Brexit and Covid-19 had a major impact on their decision to close

Wales Online

Insurers avoid travellers after heavy Covid losses

Insurance companies have become reluctant to offer Covid-19 coverage to foreign tourists as the industry was beset by a liquidity crunch after issuing many policies and experiencing a high number of cases the past year.

Bangkok Post

Religious discrimination laws in limbo – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Monthly deaths 5,000 lower than forecast in England and Wales despite Omicron surge

New figures come as Boris Johnson announces end to Covid restrictions

The Independent UK

White House refuses to bow to pressure on Covid masks and tells Americans to keep wearing them indoors

The President’s chief spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Americans should continue to follow CDC advice despite a wave of Democratic states relaxing their mask rules

The Independent UK

Morning mail: religious discrimination bill passes, Covid fines ‘imbalance’, Perth festival

Thursday: The Coalition has passed the controversial legislation through the lower house. Plus: Perth prepares for festival opening despite border closures

The Guardian - AU

Covid rules are to be axed in England, but is pandemic’s end really in sight?

Analysis: Plans to end isolation rules have been gleefully announced, but questions about infection control remain

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Newcastle begins Covid vaccine roll-out to vulnerable 5 to 11-year-olds

The first under-12s in Newcastle received their Covid-19 vaccines at a special Newcastle Racecourse clinic

The Independent UK

Holyrood passes Covid compensation Bill and backs review of isolation grants

Deputy First Minister John Swinney agreed that the level of self isolation support grants would be reviewed.

The Guardian - UK

‘Laughably shortsighted’: readers on ending of Covid controls in England

After Boris Johnson announces plans to end restrictions a month early, Guardian readers share their reactions

The Independent UK

Police reconsider whether to probe No 10 Christmas quiz after new photo emerges

Scotland Yard said it is reconsidering whether the event during Covid restrictions meets the threshold for criminal investigation.

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson signals end to self-isolation rules as part of ‘living with Covid’

The Prime Minister said the legal requirement to self-isolate for positive cases of Covid-19 is expected to end later this month.

Daily Mirror

All Boris Johnson and Tory party photos so far – from No 10 garden to Xmas lockdown bash

Despite years of tough Covid measures limiting the chances of Brits blowing off steam, the government has made sure to squeeze in plenty of opportunities for a knees-up, with everything from garden parties to buffets

Radio France Internationale

French 'Freedom convoys' on the way to Paris to show anger over Covid rules

Inspired by Canadian truckers, a 'Freedom Convoy' of French drivers has taken to the roads this Wednesday to reach Paris by Saturday to join a demonstration over the Covid vaccine pass and other social issues. Organised via social media platforms, the protesters plan to converge on Brussels on Monday 14…

The Independent UK

France to ditch travel testing rule for British holidaymakers – but not in time for half-term

Travellers arriving at French airports report that officials in the past 24 hours have not been asking for proof of a Covid test

AAP

COVID pandemic fuels extremists: ASIO

The director-general of intelligence and security has warned of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of extremist behaviour.

The Guardian - AU

‘Incredible imbalance’: NSW Covid fines during Delta higher in disadvantaged suburbs

Postcodes with larger Indigenous and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations bore the brunt of public health policing last year

Daily Mirror

UK Covid cases plummet 26% week-on-week as one in 19 people in England catch bug

Figures released by the Department for Health this afternoon show another 68,214 coronavirus cases have been recorded over the past 24 hours, while the death toll has risen by 276

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