France24 says the WHO has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, amid record infections in France, Germany and Brazil.
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The Metro says The UK has seen its highest daily death toll in 11 months with another 438 people dying with Covid in the latest 24 hour period.
The Guardian says the CDC advised against travel to 22 nations and territories because of a rising number of Covid-19 cases.
BBC News says Boris Johnson is expected to announce an easing of England’s Covid rules when he makes a statement on Plan B later.
France24 says The World Health Organization has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, as France, Germany and Brazil posted new records of infections.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “categorically” denied he was warned a drinks party in the No 10 garden risked breaking lockdown rules.
The Guardian says New York City and some north-eastern US states appear to be seeing rapid decreases in their numbers of Covid-19 cases.
The Independent says Nicola Sturgeon will later reveal if coronavirus restrictions in Scotland are set to be relaxed further.
The Independent says The Covid pandemic may be coming to an end in the UK, a leading expert has suggested.
Aljazeera says Deaths in the Philippines due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be double the health department’s official numbers.
CNN says the Omicron surge hasn’t peaked nationwide, and ‘the next few weeks will be tough,’ US surgeon general says
The Metro says The UK has recorded another 70,924 cases of Covid but it appears the country has past the worst of the Omicron wave.
The Guardian says Covid restrictions in Wales such as a limit on the number of attending a sporting match may be lifted by the end of the month.
The Guardian says The Philippine government has defended a controversial ban that prevents unvaccinated people from using public transport.
The Metro says The self-isolation period for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 has been slashed.
France24 says Huge numbers of French teachers went on strike Thursday as staff demand clarity from the government on coronavirus measures.
Aljazeera says The World Health Organization (WHO) has added two more drugs to its guidelines for recommended treatments for COVID-19.
The Independent says Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, is stepping down from his position, it has been announced.
France24 says France’s Senate voted early Thursday morning to pass an amended version of a bill that would transform the country’s health pass into a stricter “vaccine pass”.
The Independent says India has again reported a sharp rise in Covid-19 deaths amid an emerging third wave in the country and the global spread of Omicron.
TRT World says the US has criticised China’s decision to cancel a growing number of flights from the US to China over Covid and has warned of action.
The Guardian says Quebec has announced plans to impose a “health tax” on residents who refuse to get the Covid-19 vaccination.
The Metro says The UK is the closest of any country in the northern hemisphere to be ‘exiting the Covid pandemic’, an expert has said.
BBC News says Boris Johnson is to face MPs later at Prime Minister’s Questions amid demands for him to say whether he attended a drinks event during lockdown.
The Metro says more than half a million people cancelled flights from Heathrow in December alone due to travel fears about the Omicron.