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UK reports 439 Covid deaths in highest daily toll since February

The UK reported a further 439 Covid deaths on Tuesday - the highest daily toll since last February.

Evening Standard

UK records 439 Covid deaths - highest since February last year as 94,326 cases recorded

The UK seems to have turned the corner on the Omicron wave with cases far from their New Year peak as restrictions and guidance is loosened across the home nations - but deaths still remain high

Daily Mirror

One in 20 children off school in England last week because of Covid

UK government estimates put 5.1% of all pupils absent with a confirmed coronavirus case last week, a record high for this academic year

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Everything Nicola Sturgeon said today as workers prepare to return to office

Nicola Sturgeon revealed plans on Tuesday for employees to return to the office in a phased manner starting from next week, and said there were "good grounds to be optimistic"

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon Covid update today - five key points from announcement

The First Minister addressed the current state of the pandemic in Scotland - announcing changes to working from home rules and gave an update on face covering rules for school pupils.

Daily Record

One in 20 pupils and 9% of teachers off school due to coronavirus in England

A record number of teachers and school leaders were also absent due to Covid on Thursday, January 20, according to the latest figures from the Department of Education

Daily Mirror

Covid-19: Delhi reports 6,028 new cases; positivity rate drops to 10.55%

NEW DELHI: Delhi on Tuesday reported 6,028 new Covid cases and 31 deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 10.55 per cent, according to data shared by the health department. The health bulletin showed 9,127 patients were discharged in a day and less than 15 per cent of the Covid…

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Covid Scotland: Travel rule changes as new 'warning system' launched

The First Minister admitted she would have preferred a jointly-developed 'surveillance' system to be in place before lifting travel restrictions, but called the relaxation of rules 'a positive step'

Edinburgh Live

Irish man hilariously does eye test through GP's window at height of Covid rules

Stephen's fiance Alison waited in the car and watched the hilarious scene unfold.

Irish Mirror

Full list of frontline workers that will not be entitled to upcoming €1,000 pandemic bonus

"Without those people, we couldn't have come through Covid, they have to be the priority"

Irish Mirror

Scotland's new international travel rules explained - Covid tests and vaccine status

The Scottish Government announced changes to rules which will be welcome news to the tourism industry in Scotland.

Daily Record

One in 20 children off school due to Covid as absentees rise by 100,000 in a fortnight

The number of pupils absent due to Covid has risen

Evening Standard

Doctors flag unwarranted medication in COVID-19 fight

Drugs such as anti-bacterial azithromycin widely used

The Hindu

One in 20 pupils off school because of coronavirus last week as number doubles

The number of pupils absent with a confirmed Covid-19 case has doubled in a fortnight.

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Fears of Covid ‘domino effect’ as deaths from heart disease and strokes rise

Public Health Scotland has published the latest annual statistics on heart disease and strokes.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson willing to speak to police after keeping party probe 'secret' from Cabinet

Met Police chief Cressida Dick confirmed Scotland Yard would look at 'a number of events' in Downing Street and Whitehall

Wales Online

Education Minister Jeremy Miles outlines timetable for removing Covid restrictions for schools

Masks in schools are remaining for now - despite being scrapped in England

The Guardian - UK

What does police inquiry into alleged parties mean for Boris Johnson?

Cressida Dick says force is investigating ‘number of events’ that may have broken Covid rules

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Loganair suspends flights between Edinburgh Airport and Norwich amid Covid impact

The regional airliner made the decision this week due to the financial implications of Covid-19 and it is unclear if this will affect Edinburgh Airport flights to other English destinations

Daily Mirror

What were the Covid rules at the time of Boris Johnson's 2020 birthday?

Boris Johnson is facing renewed calls to resign after the latest report that he had a birthday party during the June 2020 lockdown. So what exactly were the Covid rules at the time of Johnson’s birthday bash?

Evening Standard

Londoners fined £10,000 for birthday parties in Covid lockdown

Londoners who threw birthday parties during the pandemic in spite of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have faced fines of more than £10,000.

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps promises to ‘set Britons free’ with easing of travel rules

‘Covid restrictions on travel should last not a minute longer than is necessary,’ says transport secretary

The Independent UK

When can I get my Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know

Spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus introduces fresh note of urgency to top-up vaccination drive

The Independent UK

What is ‘plan A’, when is it returning and what Covid rules have changed?

Prime minister Boris Johnson hails return to ‘plan A’ in statement to MPs

Daily Mirror

GMB's Susanna Reid grills Grant Shapps on following Covid rules when 'PM doesn't'

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid to ask the Transport Secretary why the British public should follow the guidance after new allegations surfaced that officials gathered for Boris Johnson's birthday bash in June 2020

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