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Rare blanket move may see children given antibiotics after eighth Strep A death

The UKHSA said the preventative measure would be 'exceptional'

Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022

Germany confronts a broken business model

Can the country’s industrial economy reinvent itself for an era without cheap gas from Russia?

Financial Times · Dec 6, 2022

Antibiotics could be given to kids at schools with Strep A cases in 'rare' move

All children in the same year at primary schools as children with Strep A could be given antibiotics in a "rare" move due to "exceptional circumstances" after eight died from the infection

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Musk’s Neuralink faces federal inquiry after killing 1,500 animals in testing

Brain-implant company accused of causing needless suffering and deaths amid pressure from CEO

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2022

Few Chinese keen to travel abroad soon, even if COVID curbs ease -report

More than half of Chinese say they will put off travel abroad, for periods from several months to more than a year, even if borders re-opened tomorrow, a study showed on Tuesday, a sign that consumer recovery from COVID-19 measures will take time.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

Pfizer to invest $750M in Kalamazoo area facility, add hundreds of new jobs

LANSING, Michigan— Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. will invest $750 million in its southwest Michigan facility to increase capacity for manufacturing sterile injectable medications, creating 300 new jobs, the company announced Monday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Job seeker claims cafe rejected resume due to face mask under relaxed COVID-19 rules

A West Gippsland resident says they were knocked back from a potential hospitality job after telling managers they would prefer to wear a mask while working.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

Innovative skincare

Fascinated by therapeutic advances, Charles Rosier applies his financial background to support medical research.

Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022

New NT COVID-19 infections double in a week, health workers say case numbers likely higher than official figures

Low numbers of daily COVID-19 cases are beginning to climb rapidly again in the NT, where health workers say the official daily average is likely a significant under-count.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

Third meningococcal death in NSW prompts health warning

"I urge everyone not to discount symptoms when they appear or assume it may be just a mild infection. If you suspect meningococcal disease, don't wait for the rash - see a doctor immediately."

Newcastle Herald · Dec 5, 2022