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All the latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

ABC News

US agency softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors

The nation’s top public health agency has revised its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers

The Independent UK

New York could get $524M under opioid settlements with Teva

New York Attorney General Letitia James says the state will receive up to $524 million from drugmaker Teva to settle claims that the company contributed to the U.S. opioid epidemic

The Independent UK

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Pfizer, BioNTech start COVID-flu combination vaccine study

U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc and its German partner BioNTech SE have started an early-stage study to evaluate a combination vaccine targeting COVID-19 and influenza, the companies said on Thursday.

Reuters

Pfizer starts early-stage trial of combined Covid and flu vaccine

The trial will look at the safety of the combined jab, how effective it is and whether patients suffer any side-effects

The Independent UK

Pfizer trying a jab which protects against flu and Covid

The drug is being tested on 180 people aged 18 to 64

Wales Online

Who can get an autumn Covid booster jab and how do I book?

Booster vaccinations are being offered to everyone in England over the age of 50

The Independent UK

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How long can you test positive for Covid and when are you infectious?

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

The Independent UK

Nine Covid symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated — and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK

Ketamine ‘saved my life’: Depressed, anxious Floridians turn to unregulated psychadelics

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ashley Blanco, 27, has grappled with anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder for the better part of a decade. Antidepressants and therapy didn’t help. After she graduated college, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. It sent her mental health to an all-time low.

Orlando Sentinel

US pharmacies announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion

The two largest US pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle on Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, and a lawyer said Walmart, a third pharmacy behemoth, is in discussions for a deal.

France 24

Tory MP previously flagged for outside jobs made Health Select Committee chair

A TORY MP who was flagged by a lobbying watchdog over external jobs with pharma companies has been made the chair of the Health Select Committee.

The National (Scotland)

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests

Research suggesting almost two-thirds of Australians have had COVID-19 comes via blood studies from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance.

ABC News

Psychedelics Company's $60M Series A For Startup To Develop Treatment For Mental Health Disorders

Biotech company focused on creating next-gen serotonergic neuroplastogen psychedelic compounds to treat severe neuropsychiatric and neurological conditions Lusaris Therapeutics launched with a $60 million Series A financing.

Benzinga

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Al Jazeera

US pharmacy companies reach $10bn settlement over opioid claims

The deals mean CVS and Walgreens will pay more than $10bn for their roles in the US opioid crisis.

Chicago Sun-Times

CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion

CVS and Walgreens have agreed in principle to pay a total of about $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of powerful prescription opioids.

Daily Mirror

New Tory Health Committee chair was rapped by lobbying watchdog over pharma job

The Mirror revealed in January that ex-health minister Steve Brine made £200-an-hour giving 'strategic advice' to drug firm Sigma without first checking with the Advisory Body on Business Appointments (ACOBA)

The Independent UK

Uganda's Ebola responders fret as some people fight measures

Ugandan health officials say they have controlled the spread of a strain of Ebola that has no proven vaccine, But there are pockets of resistance to health measures in rural communities where illiteracy is high and restrictions on movement and business activity have left many bitter

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WEKU

CVS and Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion

It could amount to the last round of huge settlements after years of litigation over the industry's role in an overdose crisis linked to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades.

Axios

CVS, Walgreens reach $5 billion deals to settle opioid lawsuits

They are the two largest drugstore chains in the U.S.

The Independent UK

How long can you test positive for Covid and when are you infectious?

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

The Independent UK

Nine Covid symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated — and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

Asharq Al-Awsat

Estee Lauder Cuts Annual Forecasts as China Curbs Drag Demand

Estee Lauder Cos Inc cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, signaling a hit to sales from persistent COVID-19-related lockdowns and store closures in major market China. The New York-based company's shares were down about 5% in premarket trade. Sales growth of many US companies like Estee has…

The Independent UK

Who can get an autumn Covid booster jab and how do I book?

Booster vaccinations are being offered to everyone in England over the age of 50

The Independent UK

CVS Health agrees to $5B settlement of opioid lawsuits

CVS Health says it has agreed to pay about $5 billion to state, local and Native American tribal governments to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids

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