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Sydney tightens lockdown as Delta outbreak intensifies

A lockdown in Australia’s largest city was tightened Friday, as new COVID-19 infections hit a record and authorities warned an outbreak of the Delta variant was spinning out of control. “Do not leave your home unless you absolutely have to,” state premier Gladys Berejiklian told Sydney’s five million residents, as the city recorded 44 new […]

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Czechs partially ease lockdown; kids to return to school

The Czech government on Tuesday approved the first easing of its tight lockdown in one of the European Union’s hardest-hit countries, allowing at least some children to return to school. “It’s not a full relaxation,” Health Minister Jan Blatny said. “The situation hasn’t been ideal yet.” Starting Monday, people in the Czech Republic will be […]

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Snap lockdown ordered in Australia’s Brisbane after virus outbreak

More than two million people in Brisbane were ordered into a three-day lockdown Monday after a cluster of coronavirus cases was detected in Australia’s third-biggest city. It is the second snap lockdown of the greater Brisbane area this year, and comes after seven people tested positive for COVID-19—the first significant community outbreak in Australia in […]

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Lockdown Botox ban that's been torture for facial palsy patients

Lockdown Botox ban that’s been torture for facial palsy patients after treatment for condition is deemed cosmetic and non-essential Sarah Ling, aged 43, suffers from facial palsy – a weakness of the facial muscles In Sarah’s case, her facial spasms cause a pronounced wink when she smiles Botox jabs help by blocking nerve signals to […]

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Under 55’s found lockdown most challenging, finds survey

A UK wide survey of 2252 adults, carried out five weeks into the first lockdown revealed 95% of those who took part were following lockdown restrictions. Of that 95% more than 80% reported finding it challenging. Adjusting to changes in daily routines, and mental and physical health struggles were the most common challenges faced by […]

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Iraq sees record COVID-19 cases as new lockdown begins

New lockdown measures came into effect in Iraq on Friday as it recorded its highest new coronavirus caseload in 2021—double the daily figures from less than a week ago. Earlier this week, health authorities announced new overnight curfews would begin on February 18th, from 8:00 pm until 5:00 am, as well as full lockdowns on […]

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Israel begins exit from third virus lockdown

Israeli barbershops and some other businesses reopened Sunday as the country began easing its third coronavirus lockdown amid an aggressive vaccination campaign. The government had announced Friday it was lifting some restrictions imposed since December, when the country saw a rise in COVID-19 infections. Jerusalem barber Eli Aroas was among those re-opening on Sunday morning, […]

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The real reason you can’t stop tagging everyone in memes right now

Written by Kayleigh Dray Kayleigh Dray is Stylist’s digital editor-at-large. Her specialist topics include comic books, films, TV and feminism. On a weekend, you can usually find her drinking copious amounts of tea and playing boardgames with her friends. Psychology experts have revealed what your newfound love of memes (thanks again, lockdown!) actually says about […]