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The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Arcturus: What we know about the new Covid variant and its symptoms

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 34 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

Woman who miscarried was fined by NHS for claiming free prescription

'I had to prove I was pregnant in the first place. It was horrible'

Wales Online

Study points to better care for babies born to opioid users

New research shows that babies born to opioid users have shorter hospital stays when care includes more parent involvement and a quieter environment

The Independent UK

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Irish health officials issue urgent warning over popular painkillers after report exposes deadly risks

A new report accuses the packaging of codeine-containing medicines of failing to properly warn consumers of potential dangers

Dublin Live

Researchers discover antivirals that helps fight emerging infectious diseases

A recent study has discovered possible broad-spectrum antiviral drugs capable of targeting numerous families of RNA viruses, which continue to pose a serious threat to future pandemics. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Health officials to hand out seasonal boosters

The Public Health Ministry wants this year to be the first in which people are given annual Covid-19 booster shots, similar to the seasonal flu vaccine.

Bangkok Post

Irish health officials sound alarm over popular painkillers after report exposes deadly risks

A new report accuses the packaging of codeine-containing medicines of failing to properly warn consumers of potential dangers. The Irish Health Products Regulatory Authority is now taking the lead in an EU investigation into these controversial painkillers.

Irish Mirror

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Call for return of face masks as Covid variant spreads

Five Brits have died from the Arcturus strain of Covid

The Independent UK

Doctors explain key potential symptoms of new Arcturus Covid variant

The new variant has been found in 29 countries across the globe

Manchester Evening News

Two distinctive Arcturus covid symptoms explained by doctors

The Arcturus variant has now been detected across the world including in the UK

Liverpool Echo

Map shows alarming spread of Covid variant Acturus across the US state by state

The new Covid variant known as Arcturus or XBB.1.16, which was first detected in January 2023, is rapidly spreading across the globe and making health officials worried

Daily Mirror

US health authorities reportedly plan to stop tracking Covid on community level

Instead of using the colour-coded system focusing on the spread of the virus by county, the CDC will track hospitalisation rates

The Guardian - US

Doctors explain the two symptoms of new Arcturus Covid variant that's spreading around the world

The latest Covid variant is said to cause 'more fever' for those who catch it than most previous strains

Chronicle Live

Call for return of face masks as Covid variant spreads

Five Brits have died from the Arcturus strain of Covid

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Arcturus mapped: Is new Covid-19 variant in your region?

New XBB.1.16 variant has made its way to almost every corner of the UK

The Independent UK

Arcturus: What we know about the new Covid variant and its symptoms

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 34 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

Daily Mirror

Doctor explains two distinctive symptoms of highly transmissible Arcturus Covid variant

The Arcturus variant has now been detected across the world including the United States causing a number of government to look again at introducing Covid restrictions

Liverpool Echo

Ketamine 'addict' worked for his dealer to help pay off drug debt

A court heard the 22-year-old man was in the kitchen of a flat being used as a supply base when police arrived.

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Leeds Live

New Covid variant warning as expert urges people to wear masks again

The Arcturus strain of Covid is rapidly spreading in the UK and a University of Leeds professor has urged people to wear masks because of it

Evening Standard

Arcturus: Public should wear masks on public transport as new Covid variant spreads, expert warns

Britons have been urged to wear face masks on public transport amid the rapid spread of the Arcturus variant of Covid.

The Independent UK

Call for return of face masks as Covid variant spreads

Five Brits have died from the Arcturus strain of Covid

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Week

Lyme disease: vaccine could halt rise of tick-borne disease

A vaccine for Lyme disease could be available soon, according to reports.

Daily Record

Experts urge Brits to wear face masks as Arcturus Covid variant spreads in UK

Professor Stephen Griffin, chair of Independent SAGE, said people in the UK should wear masks on public transport and go back to regular testing.

Wales Online

People urged to start wearing masks and testing thanks to new Covid strain

Experts say it is up to individuals to help stop the spread of the disease

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