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The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Cabinet Office told Hancock ‘to tone down China Covid lab leak claims’

Officials said it would ‘cause problems’ if ex-health secretary repeated allegations in memoir

The Independent UK

Chinese city backs return of lockdowns for flu outbreaks

A Chinese city may return to Covid-like lockdown measures as part of its plan to contain an outbreak of influenza cases.

Evening Standard

More than 230,000 small businesses get free training to boost digital skills

Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic., the business.connected initiative has pledged to upskill the online capabilities of 800,000 SMEs

Wales Online

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New dawn as AFL returns to normality in 2023 after three years of chaos

The upcoming season has prompted a sense of energy and optimism among the 18 club captains

The Guardian - AU

JetBlue's CEO has a backup plan if the Spirit merger falls through

JetBlue's CEO Robin Hayes says the airline will pivot to its organic growth strategy if the Spirit merger falls through.

Fortune

Matt Hancock ‘told to tone down China Covid lab leak claims’

Original manuscript prompted warning from Cabinet Office that ex-Health Secretary's allegations would 'cause problems' for the Government

Wales Online

Phone data, surveillance used to monitor San Jose church that violated COVID rules

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Newly unearthed court documents reveal a bevy of extraordinary surveillance measures Santa Clara County used in trying to prove a San Jose megachurch and its congregants were violating COVID rules at the height of the pandemic.

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Covid-19 drug now free of charge

The anti-viral drug molnupiravir has been included in the list of essential medications covered by the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme, according to deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.

Bangkok Post

New COVID-19 wave likely underway in NSW, weekly surveillance report shows

There have been four waves of COVID in NSW since Omicron became the dominant variant at the beginning of 2022, each one smaller than the last.

ABC News

Long COVID: A recipe for recovery

Long COVID was an alarm bell.

Axios

A hearing on COVID’s origins spurs call for rules to curb risky virus research

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s top infectious disease official urged lawmakers during a hearing on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic to ban research that enhances a pathogen’s ability to spread or cause disease.

Tribune News Service

China COVID testing travel requirements to be scrapped

Travellers to Australia from China will no longer need to prove a negative COVID-19 test, following the scrapping of testing requirements.

The New Daily

Hancock ‘told to tone down China Covid lab leak claims’

The Cabinet Office said it would ’cause problems’ if the former health secretary repeated the allegations in his memoir’.

The Independent UK

Scottie Scheffler reveals feelings on world No 1 scrap with Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy

The top three-ranked players in the world will be grouped together at this week’s Players Championship

The Independent UK

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Dominic Raab ‘was warned by Boris Johnson about his conduct’

Former prime minister has given evidence to bullying investigation, according to reports

The Independent UK

Fauci says he ‘doesn’t know’ if Covid was from a Chinese lab leak

Comments come after FBI director told Fox News he thought it was pandemic’s ‘most likely’ explanation

The Conversation

Disputes over COVID's origins reveal an intelligence community in disarray. Here are 4 fixes we need before the next pandemic

A recent Wall Street Journal article reported on new, classified intelligence from the US Department of Energy about the origins of COVID. It concluded with “low confidence” that the pandemic may have been due to a lab leak in Wuhan, China, rather than a natural disease transmission from animal to…

Los Angeles Times

Woman serving life in prison for murder admits role in $2 million unemployment scam

LOS ANGELES — A woman serving life in prison for murder admitted Wednesday that she played a leading role in a scam by inmates and others to use stolen identities to secure state unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Independent UK

Collin Morikawa gives thoughts on Players Championship struggles

Morikawa has missed the cut twice in his last three events

Manchester Evening News

Bingo hall in east Manchester set to close affecting over a dozen jobs

Bosses say the number of players has dwindled following the Covid lockdowns

The Independent UK

EU watchdog: Not enough safeguards on pandemic recovery fund

The European Union's financial watchdog is warning that insufficient checks and safeguards on how EU member countries spend a massive aid program designed to help them bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis are creating possibilities for fraud and mismanagement

Reason

Dr. Vinay Prasad: You're Right Not To Trust Public Health

The outspoken critic of the CDC and FDA explains what went wrong—and what went right—with COVID policy.

Daily Mirror

Depop shopper fumes as order arrives in a Covid test box - but seller defends choice

A Depop shopper was left baffled after their pre-loved order came packaged in a Covid-19 testing box - but she didn't see it as thrifty, and was furious at them

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Carriage conveys ambassadors to meeting with Emperor

A horse-drawn carriage conveyed newly appointed foreign ambassadors to the Imperial Palace on Wednesday, resuming the practice after a three-year break due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester Evening News

Date confirmed for final Covid vaccines before NHS ends universal offer for good

Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay made the announcement on Wednesday

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