Browsing: Covid-19

The Metro says Health professionals have dismissed claims that a new Covid variant named ‘Deltacron’ has emerged that is a hybrid of the Delta and Omicron strains.

The Guardian says The Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has tested positive for Covid-19.

Arab News says daily coronavirus infection rates reported by Kuwait and Qatar have soared past previous peaks recorded.

Wales Online says Sports fans will remain shut out from professional matches and events in Wales for at least another week as part of the Welsh Government’s Covid regulations.

The Metro says hundreds of troops are being drafted into London hospitals to replace staff isolating with Omicron as the NHS grapples with critical workforce shortages.

Germans are less worried about the omicron variant than the delta variant and the majority of people in Germany approve of the government’s stricter rules.

The Guardian says Italy has made it obligatory for people aged 50 or more to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as the country scrambles to ease pressure on hospitals.

France changes vaccine rules to enforce a vaccine pass to ‘piss of the French anti-vaxxers.’ French MPs on Thursday morning approved a bill to transform the COVID-19 health pass.

France24 says after 3 days of debates, fuelled by controversial remarks by President Macron, the French National Assembly approved a new vaccine pass.

TRT World says the Biden administration intends to pursue perpetrators of the January 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol whatever their status.

New York Post says Gov. Kathy Hochul is slated to give her first State of the State address on Wednesday.

The Metro says The rules for Covid-19 testing are set to change imminently with people who are positive on a lateral flow test.

The Metro says Liverpool have requested for their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Arsenal on Thursday to be postponed due to rising Covid cases.

The Guardian says India is in the midst of a Covid third wave, as the spread of Omicron has led to a doubling of cases in recent days.

The Guardian says Care operators are facing acute staffing shortages caused by Omicron with more than 90 declaring a “red” alert.

BBC News says Travel industry groups have called for all remaining Covid restrictions on travellers to be removed in the latest government review.

France24 says France’s Emmanuel Macron said he wanted to “piss off” the non-vaccinated, in a slangy, cutting remark that prompted howls of condemnation from rivals.

VOA says Joe Biden warned there’s “going to be a continued rise in cases” and that the “coming weeks are going to be challenging” because of omicron.

Wales Online says The latest seven-day infection rate across Wales has risen to its highest figure at any stage of the pandemic.

Irish Mirror says the three Coalition party leaders are set to meet on Tuesday to discuss key changes to some of Ireland’s public health measures.

Daily Post says Welsh Government has clarified the guidance over Covid self-isolation after conflicting advice was published online.

Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to update recalled Scottish Parliament as daily cases reach record high at 20,217.

The Guardian says Prof Neil Ferguson, the scientist who helped shape Britain’s coronavirus lockdown strategy, says he is “cautiously optimistic” that Omicron infections have plateaued in London.

The Guardian says More than 1 million people in the US were diagnosed with Covid-19 on Monday, setting a new global daily record.

The Metro says Boris Johnson has been forced to deny bending Covid-19 rules again over claims he dodged self-isolation.