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The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment

Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly

The Independent UK

Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode: Health squads intensify efforts to track contacts of infected persons

Kozhikode district intensifies effort to trace contacts of Nipha patients; 5,600 houses in containment zones checked; 50 ICUs, 20 ventilators ready; toddy shops shut; private/public functions postponed.

The Hindu

Unvaccinated hotspots mapped as London faces major measles outbreak

Anti-vaccine activists and misinformation have been blamed in the London borough with the worst rate for vaccinatons

The Independent UK

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CDC recommends new COVID boosters

The virus sometimes causes severe illness even in those without underlying conditions, including deaths in children

Salon

Covid hotspots revealed as hospital admissions in England climb

Mutated new Covid variant Pirola has seen cases spike, with government announcing the autumn vaccine programme will be brought forward

The Independent UK

Updated COVID-19 vaccine expected to be available next week in Chicago

Doses of the vaccine are expected to be widely available within five to 12 days at clinics and pharmacies throughout Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Covid hotspots revealed as hospital admissions in England climb to highest level since April

Mutated new Covid variant Pirola has seen cases spike, with government announcing the autumn vaccine programme will be brought forward

The Independent UK

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Covid-19 hospital admissions in England climb to highest level since April

Rates remain highest among people aged 85 and over.

The Independent UK

Questions about the Pirola COVID variant

Also known as Pirola, this highly mutated new omicron sublineage of SARS-CoV-2 is still mysterious to experts

Salon

Pirola Covid strain: What are the symptoms of the new variant?

New strain of Omicron now detected in 15 countries worldwide

The Independent UK

Do Covid tests work after they expire? What to know as case counts rise across the US

Some, but not all, at-home tests have been given extended expiration dates by the FDA

The Independent UK

Nipah cases detected belong to Bangladesh strain: Minister

Following the confirmation of Nipah infection as the cause of deaths of two persons in Kozhikode district, the State government has stepped up contact tracing and isolation procedures to prevent further spread of the virus, Health Minister Veena George told the Assembly.

The Hindu

Offering treatment to drug users instead of arresting them reduces crime and addiction – new research into police diversion program shows

When police get suspected drug abusers treatment rather than arresting them, those people are less likely to abuse drugs or commit drug-related crimes in the future, new, limited research finds. This kind of police intervention can help reduce opioid abuse.

The Conversation

Scientists Create Oral Vaccine That Protects Against COVID-19

It could be the end of the needle for vaccines after COVID forced scientists to come up with alternatives.

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The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here's what that means for you

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Wachter about the latest round of FDA-approved COVID-19 boosters and how people should think about the coronavirus and its risk.

WEKU

The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?

The Independent UK

Joe Biden sends message to Americans on Covid booster shots: ‘Stay up-to-date on vaccines’

US president’s message comes after CDC and FDA decide to recommend Covid booster shots amid rising cases

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US health agency recommends updated COVID boosters, President Biden calls it "important" milestone

he US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday authorized, approved, and recommended everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 booster.

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The Independent UK

CDC panel recommends updated COVID vaccines. Shots could be ready this week

Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine

The Independent UK

New ‘Pirola’ Covid variant is rapidly spreading, leaving doctors across North America worried

The highly mutated Omicron subvariant has been detected in four US states

The Independent UK

Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend

Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant

The Independent UK

Pirola Covid strain: What are the symptoms of the new variant?

New strain of Omicron now detected in 15 countries worldwide

The National (Scotland)

UK Government poised to reveal plans to ban disposable vapes

Disposable vapes are to be banned to help protect children, reports suggest.

Evening Standard

Disposable vapes to be banned to protect children

Reports suggest an announcement could be made next week

The Independent UK

Single use vapes set to be banned over child addiction concerns

Disposable vapes come in sweet and fruity flavours and are often placed near sweets or the front counters of shops

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