Hong Kong asks entire population to test itself for COVID-19

Hong Kong authorities are asking the entire population of more than 7.4 million people to voluntarily test themselves for COVID-19 at home for three days in a row starting next week.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hong-kong-china-covid-test-1.6406403?cmp=rss

U.K. reports record levels of COVID-19 infections

The prevalence of COVID-19 in the U.K. has reached record levels, with about one in 13 people estimated to be infected with the virus in the past week, according to the latest figures from Britain's official statistics agency.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/uk-record-covid-infection-levels-1.6406434?cmp=rss

Pope Francis says he is considering trip to Kyiv

Pope Francis said on Saturday that he was considering a trip to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-war-april2-2022-1.6406411?cmp=rss