Midday bulletin 29 January 2022

<p>The number of Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations in New South Wales and Victoria is down, but deaths are up;&nbsp;NATO says the alliance is working towards a peaceful solution to the Russia - Ukraine crisis; and in sport,&nbsp;Ash Barty to play American Danielle Collins in tonight's Australian Open final.</p><img src="https://feedpress.me/link/18263/15042374.gif" height="1" width="1"/>