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Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as coronavirus surges in Italy
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St Peter’s Basilica on Friday, going ahead with the service despite the resurgence in Covid-19 cases that has…
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NHS leaders alarmed by rise in hospital admissions as Covid cases hit record
Daily hospitalisations in England up by more than 40% in a week at same time as more staff on sick leave NHS leaders have voiced alarm at a major rise…
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‘We’ll still have fun’: Australians isolating over Christmas reveal what they have planned for the day
Thousands of people affected by Covid have had to physically separate from loved ones. Here’s how some hope to stay connected Follow our live blog for the latest updates Get…
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Choppers on Mars and RNA jabs: the best scientific advances of 2021
Some of Australia’s most prominent researchers nominate the most surprising, important and inspiring scientific developments of the past 12 months With all of the worrying news emerging from the fields…
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One in 35 had Covid in England last week as Omicron drives record infections
In-the-community figures show London most affected with Sage warning hospitalisations rising fast Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The growing wave of Omicron cases has helped drive…
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Coronavirus: Thousands of flights cancelled worldwide as Omicron hits Christmas travel
Commercial airlines around the world cancelled more than 4,500 flights over the Christmas weekend, as a mounting wave of Covid-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant created greater uncertainty and…
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Decision on stricter Covid rules for England may come on Monday
Ministers expected to assess latest data given to Sage and decide on possible return to step 2 restrictions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers could meet…
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Four ways to celebrate Christmas Day if you are forced to self-isolate
As a record 119,789 people in UK test positive for Covid, here is how to keep the Christmas spirit alive on your own Better days ahead: those self-isolating look on…
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Christmas Eve trade slumps in British high streets over Omicron risk
Central London hardest hit as shoppers avoid crowds to ensure they can enjoy the Christmas period with family Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The number of…