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Covid 'universal antibody cocktail' could treat every variant of virus

Scientists hope to create a vaccine that could work against every strain of the virus

Evening Standard

Spike in date-rape drug imports sparks safety concern

Over a three-month period, police have seized more than 4200 litres of a dangerous chemical that can be used to spike drinks.

AAP

National script check system urged after boy's death

A Victorian coroner has recommended changes to the way doctors monitor prescriptions after a 16-year-old boy died following years of "doctor shopping".

AAP

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Five Key Points In Proposed Pandemic Agreement

Countries are trying to finalise a global agreement on how to prepare for and avert pandemics by Friday evening, after two years of negotiations triggered by the horrors of Covid-19.

International Business Times

Infected blood scandal: who will get compensation, and how much will they get?

People infected as well as close relations of victims or those caring for victims will be eligible

The Guardian - UK

UK infected blood scandal: what happened in other countries?

Victims in Britain have finally gained a measure of justice – elsewhere the fight has had varying outcomes

The Guardian - UK

The school killed by contaminated blood: Of 122 boys infected only 30 are still alive

Infected blood inquiry has revealed children at Lord Mayor Treloar College between 1970 and 1987 were ‘treated like guinea pigs’

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The Guardian view on the infected blood report: the disaster’s victims have at last been heard

Editorial: The grave failures of politicians, civil servants and the NHS over decades must lead to change

The Guardian - UK

UK Report Finds Cover-up Of Decades-long Infected Blood Scandal

A decades-long UK scandal in which thousands of people died after being treated with infected blood was covered up and largely could have been avoided, according to a bombshell report published Monday.

International Business Times

Scottish Government responds to publication of Infected Blood Inquiry report

THE Scottish Government has said it is determined to ensure “lessons have been learned” from the infected blood scandal after a UK inquiry into…

The National (Scotland)

UK infected blood scandal made worse by ‘chilling’ cover-up, inquiry finds

Thousands of deaths could have been avoided, final report on infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C concludes

The Guardian - UK

Infected Blood Scandal victims: Survivor’s guilt, anger and the decades-long fight for justice

Some 3,000 people have died and others left with lifelong health complications after being infected with viruses including hepatitis C and HIV

The Independent UK

What is the infected blood scandal? Everything you need to know ahead of milestone report

The long-awaited final report will be published by the Infected Blood Inquiry today

The Independent UK

Infected blood inquiry to publish final report in seismic moment for victims

Chair to share findings of investigation into NHS infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C over more than 20 years

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The Hindu

Adolescent girls at risk after receiving Covaxin, says study

Adolescents and those with comorbidities face higher risks of adverse events post-Covaxin vaccination, as per recent study.

The Guardian - UK

‘I want justice’: man whose brothers died in infected blood scandal awaits report

Christopher Marsh says he is determined to see the contaminated blood inquiry ‘to the end’

The Guardian - UK

WHO accuses Nigel Farage of spreading misinformation about pandemic treaty

Draft deal aims to improve global cooperation against outbreaks as rightwingers deny they are making false claims UK will lose decision-making powers

The Hindu

Doctors group raises concerns over Covishield vaccine side effects

A group of doctors under the banner of Awaken India Movement (AIM) have raised concerns over the side effects of Covishield vaccine in the wake of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca admitting in a U.K. court that its vaccine can cause blood clots in rare cases.

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The Guardian - US

John Oliver on opioid settlements: ‘We can change the arc of this story’

Last Week Tonight host looks into spending by state and local authorities of $50bn from settlements in the opioid crisis

The Guardian - UK

Cost of living crisis may be factor in low whooping cough jab rates, experts say

Analysis shows rates of uptake of six-in-one vaccine lowest in the most deprived areas of England

Salon

Saudia Arabia reports deadly MERS cases

First detected in 2012, MERS has about a 36% fatality rate and is similar to the virus that causes COVID-19

Evening Standard

FLiRT Covid variant: What we know about strain that is spreading in UK

Doctors have issued a warning as UKHSA data shows a rise in British cases of the virus

The Guardian - AU

Australia should pass bill to ban non-prescription vapes, Senate committee finds

Recommendation comes after two days of hearings and nearly 300 submissions from health, education, pharmaceutical and other sectors

AAP

Opioid treatment drug offers hope for long COVID cases

A drug that has been on the market to treat opioid addiction can potentially be used to alleviate debilitating illnesses like long COVID, researchers say.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists create vaccine with potential to protect against future coronaviruses

Researchers say experimental shot is step towards goal of creating vaccines before a pandemic has started

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