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North Korea blames COVID-19 outbreak on ‘alien things’ from South

North Korea blamed its COVID-19 outbreak on “alien things” likely sent by balloon across its border with South Korea, saying a teenage soldier and a five-year-old girl in April were the first people in the country infected by coronavirus.

Tribune News Service

Yesterdaze: Goodbye to the good days

James Elliott looks back at a week dominated by people invoking divine vengeance in response to legislated rights. And it wasn't pretty.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ian's 34yo daughter Katie died after receiving AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. He wants to honour her. But he also wants answers

The family of Katie Lees, who died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, say an arts fellowship in her name "lifts" them from being stuck in horror and grief, as they wait for clarity on an inquiry into the vaccine rollout.

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Solomon Islands ends COVID-19 isolation, reopens to world for first time since China deal announced

Solomon Islands becomes latest country to reopen after COVID-19 protocols, ending more than 800 days shut off from the outside world.

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As China tightens grip, Hong Kong’s luster as ‘world city’ dims

Tens of thousands of residents are exiting the former British colony as Beijing reshapes life in the city.

Al Jazeera

Holidaymakers in Spain urged to be vigilant after sharp rise in COVID-19 cases

The Ministry of Health last Friday reported 68,186 cases of coronavirus with the likes of Madrid and the Canary Islands areas of concern

Wales Online

The best theatre to stream this month: Dancing at Dusk, Maryland and more

Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes international festivals, Gemma Arterton in The Duchess of Malfi and Christopher Plummer in The Tempest

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Average length of time to sell a home increases slightly

Zoopla said the South West of England is the fastest-moving market, reflecting high levels of demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK

NYC to issue paxlovid to those testing positive for COVID in first program of its kind

Coronavirus testing sites in New York City will begin issuing the antiviral COVID-19 drug paxlovid to people who test positive for the virus as part of the city’s new “Test to Treat” initiative — the first of its kind in the United States.

Tribune News Service

(Un)masking 101

The mask mandate has been lifted in anticipation of downgrading Covid-19 to an endemic, which comes into effect today. The biggest question you may have right now as we're going through this transitional period, heading back to the old normal, is probably when and where you can unmask. However, if…

Bangkok Post

John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave

The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.

The Independent UK

Tory plotters against Boris Johnson urged not to ‘put gun to PM’s head’

Downing Street pushes back against bid to force fresh vote of no confidence in leader

The Independent UK

Thai Honda to increase output

Thai Honda Co, a manufacturer and distributor of multi-purpose engines, plans to increase production to 300,000 units to serve the domestic market within 2026, following a drop in its sales due to the Covid-19 impact.

Bangkok Post

Covid expert says new wave of infections is about to hit New York City

‘This is likely the beginning of a BA.5 wave’

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The Conversation

Could more online learning help fix Australia's teacher shortage?

On Thursday, thousands of teachers went on strike in New South Wales, over pay and “unsustainable” workloads.

The Conversation

New ad urges us to 'take on winter' by getting COVID and flu vaccines. But it misses some key things

The federal government has released a new A$11 million ad campaign urging Australians to “take on winter” by getting COVID boosters and influenza vaccines, as well as promoting COVID vaccination for children.

The Canberra Times

'People really don't care anymore': Concerns health policy failing against COVID

The increased COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalisations is raising worries for the experts.

Benzinga

Why BioNTech Stock Is Surging

BioNTech SE (NASDAQ: BNTX) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company and Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) announced a new COVID-19 vaccine supply agreement with the U.S. government.

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Why Pfizer Stock Is Rising Today

Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ: BNTX) announced a new COVID-19 vaccine supply agreement with the U.S. government.

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Got COVID-19? From today the government won’t pay you to stay at home

The Albanese government has pushed ahead with plans made by the previous administration to end the pandemic disaster payments.

Benzinga

This Analyst Says US Government Buying More COVID-19 Vaccines At Higher Prices

Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) announced a new COVID-19 vaccine supply agreement with the U.S. government. SVB Leerink says that the new contract implies the price per Comirnaty dose is ~$30.50. Comirnaty U.S. pricing per dose has increased from $19.50 (2020 contracts), to $24 (+23%; 2021 contract), and now to ~$30.50 (+27%). The analysts…

Daily Mirror

UB40's Ali Campbell breaks silence on devastating deaths in band and rift with brother

UB40's Ali Campbell has described how he's still "reeling" from the death last year of his bandmate and friend of more than 40 years Astro, and revealed he's not scared of dying, saying: "With my best friends dying around me it kind of makes me less fearful."

The Guardian - AU

‘As bad as it was during lockdown’: NSW food banks battle to keep up with demand

Community-based food banks are bracing for the worst as the rising cost of living leaves more families unable to afford groceries

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon diary: mystery of the missing punters heats up

Attendance figures for Wednesday were low again, while Covid continues to knock out players from the men’s draw

Tribune News Service

COVID cases up almost 18% worldwide as omicron variants run rampant

While vaccinations have greatly cut down on hospitalizations and deaths, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again around the world.

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