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The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

New Covid variant Juno surges as expert warns school return will fuel more cases

Rapid rise of global ‘Juno’ variant infections is yet another reminder ‘pandemic is far from over’, warns virologist

The Independent UK

Covid infections rise in Sydney as JN.1 variant drives cases across Australia

Case numbers were higher in the fortnight ending 6 January than during the 2023 winter peak, NSW Health data shows

The Guardian - AU

Scientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccine

It uses the same vaccine technology as the Oxford Covid jab.

The Independent UK

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IISc Bengaluru comes up with warm vaccine against current strains of SARS-CoV-2

According to IISc., while current vaccines are proven to be effective against most SARS-CoV-2 strains, their efficacy has declined due to rapid mutation by the virus.

The Hindu

New COVID-19 variant drives festive season surge

COVID-19 infections have spiked in Australia's two most populous states, with a new variant and Christmas festivities driving higher hospitalisations.

AAP

Covid: New JN.1 variant could prompt surge in cases as kids return to school, says expert

Spread of virus adds 'extra burden' on NHS amid strikes and rising flu cases

Evening Standard

Chicago’s COVID-19 risk level rises for first time in a year as hospitalizations soar

An average of 34 city residents are hospitalized with the virus daily, and COVID-19-related hospitalizations are up nearly 14% over the last week, according to city data.

Chicago Sun-Times

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UK Health Officials Warns Surge in Long COVID Hospital Cases, Especially Among Children

Statistics reveal a notable 20 per cent increase in daily admissions due to COVID during the week leading to December 22.

International Business Times UK

With increasing COVID deaths, State Health Department asks TAC’s opinion on suitable clinical protocols for patients with comorbidities

COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee discusses management of comorbidities & targeted treatment; 20 deaths reported since mid-December.

The Hindu

‘Scientific nonsense’: experts dismiss Florida official’s Covid vaccine remarks

State’s politically appointed surgeon general claims vaccines can contaminate human DNA but experts say comment has no merit

The Guardian - US

COVID-19 scare: Mysuru gets 1,300 vaccine doses

Healthcare providers must ensure sufficient people for Corbevax vaccine vials, as 1,300 doses have been allocated to Mysuru district.

The Hindu

Harm reduction is about ending stigma

The tools we use in harm reduction must be provided with compassion and respect

Salon

Mask mandates reinstated by local officials across the US as Covid-19, respiratory illnesses spread

The mandates come amid a spike in Covid-19 cases and other respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV

The Independent UK

Respiratory virus hospitalisations on the rise across US following holiday gatherings

Hospitalisations are on the rise as many have not gotten vaccinated this season

The Independent UK

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The Hindu

COVID-19: State to soon direct doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities

Following the State Death Audit Committee’s conclusion that COVID-19 was an incidental finding in nine of the 10 deaths that have been analysed so far, the State Health Department will soon issue directions to doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities.

Evening Standard

What is cytisine? New pills approved in the UK to help smokers quit

It is coming to the UK on January 22

The Independent UK

Smokers ‘twice as likely to quit’ with cytisine pills available in UK this month

The pills, used in eastern Europe since the Sixties will be available in the UK by the end of January

The Hindu

Responding to the new COVID-19 sub-variants, now and in future

India needs to interpret the rise in COVID-19 cases more carefully also keeping in mind that it is time we handle SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 just like any other respiratory illness

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The Hindu

Compliance with safety protocols in crowded places can help check COVID-19 spread: experts

With 19 coronavirus positive cases detected in Visakhapatnam in the last two days, the doctors opine that compliance with standard safety protocols such as wearing masks can check the spread of the virus. The city reported nine positive cases on December 31 (Sunday) while 10 cases were confirmed on January…

The Independent UK

Michelle Mone’s husband says couple has been ‘treated as a punchbag’ in PPE controversy

Doug Barrowman claimed that his company had followed a ‘transparent process’ and denied any wrongdoing

The Guardian - UK

Smokers twice as likely to quit by using cytisine, study finds

Cytisine pills recently gained regulatory approval in the UK but cost may be a factor in availability

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New COVID variant spreads rapidly, vaccine conspiracy theories gain traction

Explore the rapid spread of a new COVID variant, vaccine hesitancy fueled by conspiracy theories, and the need to inoculate against misinformation to prote...

The Independent UK

Covid jabs could be sold on the high street like flu vaccine

Boots and Superdrug have confirmed they are looking at ways to sell Covid vaccines from their high street stores

The Independent UK

What to know about Covid as 2023 comes to a close

Covid levels haven’t reached peaks of winter 2022 season, but public health officials are monitoring new JN.1 variant

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Rising to the challenge in tackling difficult conversations around male mental health, tune and watch Men Up online this festive period from anywhere.

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