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Flu cases surge as hospital numbers soar by 79% as thousands admitted

An average of 3,746 people were in hospital with flu over the seven days leading up to Christmas. The figure is op nearly 1,700 compared to the week before.

Wales Online

Covid symptoms to look out for in friends and family and how China will affect us

Coronavirus cases in the country could be close to a million, but despite the figures a leading British coronavirus expert has said the risk to the UK is small

Daily Mirror

It’s extra important to test after New Year’s gatherings, doctor says. Here’s why

It’s a sniffle, a tickle in the throat and a headache. Or a fever, congestion and fatigue.

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World Health Organization needs more information on China COVID situation - Tedros

The World Health Organization needs more information to assess the latest surge in infections in China, Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

Reuters

Spain slaps Covid controls on arrivals from China as UK holds off for now

Travellers arriving in Spain from China will be required to either prove they are fully vaccinated from Covid or have tested negative for the virus, it has been announced by the country’s health minister.

Evening Standard

COVID vaccine hesitancy leads to child health concerns in PNG

Distrust of COVID-19 vaccine in Papua New Guinea linked to reduction in children receiving more general vaccinations.

Al Jazeera

‘Highly contagious’ XBB variant becomes dominant COVID strain, as Boston-area virus wastewater levels keep rising

BOSTON — A new “highly contagious” COVID variant is on the rise across the region, as the Boston-area virus wastewater levels continue to predict a jump in local cases.

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Has Florida reached an endemic stage of COVID?

While thousands of Floridians continue to be infected by coronavirus, state health officials already are treating COVID-19 as an endemic disease — with health experts clinging to hope that it has become more predictable, manageable and less deadly.

Tribune News Service

As some experts and long-COVID sufferers call for antivirals to be more accessible, others say the science isn't proven yet

Some long COVID sufferers are paying thousands of dollars for COVID-19 antivirals, hoping they will lessen their symptoms during reinfections. While some experts say it's time to allow more Australia access to subsidised medications, others say more research is needed.

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What is invasive strep A? The potentially dangerous condition is currently on the rise

There are ways to treat the infection and protect yourself and your family from getting it in the first place. Here’s what you need to know.

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Covid symptoms to look out for after mixing with your family and friends at Christmas

Feeling run down post-Christmas? These are the signs it could be Covid

Wales Online

2 COVID-19 Stocks That Are Still Strong Buys

Given that COVID-19 is here to stay for the foreseeable future, investors could still benefit from their investments in companies that saw record-breaking sales during the pandemic’s height because of the effectiveness of their products in fighting the virus. With the potential resurgence of COVID-19 in several countries, Pfizer (PFE)…

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Commentary: Our children being poisoned is the real public health crisis

There is a real public health crisis among America’s young people, and it isn’t COVID-19. Every day, more than 300 of our children and loved ones are poisoned with fentanyl — an extremely lethal drug often disguised as other medication and hidden in party drugs popular among our youth. Yet…

Tribune News Service

HSE chief sounds alarm over rising Covid and flu cases amid latest Covid vaccine news

"We continue to be very concerned about the steep rise in cases of Covid-19, influenza, and other respiratory illness at this time"

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‘Caged … for no fault of your own’: Detainees dread COVID while awaiting immigration hearings

LUMPKIN, Ga. — In October, Yibran Ramirez-Cecena didn’t alert the staff at Stewart Detention Center to his cough and runny nose. Ramirez-Cecena, who had been detained at the immigration detention facility in southwestern Georgia since May, hid his symptoms, afraid he would be put in solitary confinement if he tested…

Dublin Live

Covid-19 booster jab extended to people aged 18 to 49 amid rising cases, HSE announce

The HSE has urged people who have not yet received a Covid-19 booster vaccine to check their vaccine status and to do so as soon as possible

France 24

Experts warn that China's soaring Covid cases heighten risk of new variants

An explosion of Covid-19 cases in China as the country lifts its zero-Covid measures could create a “potential breeding ground” for new variants to emerge, health experts warn.

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Australia had more than 10 million COVID-19 cases this year. But how many more went unrecorded?

We’ve always known official COVID-19 case data didn't capture the full scope of transmission, but 2022 was the year that Australia lost grip of just how big an underestimate it is.

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Next 40 Days Crucial As India May See COVID Cases Surge In Mid-January: Health Ministry Sources

The assessment had been made after analysing the previous trends of the COVID surge the country experienced. Read on for details:

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Himachal CM Reviews COVID Preparedness In State

The Chief Minister directed the officials to keep the state machinery ready to meet any possible surge in COVID-19 cases. Read on for details:

Bangkok Post

Current vaccines 'will do' for coming year: ministry

The second generation of Covid-19 vaccines is unlikely to be included in the Department of Medical Services' procurement pipeline next year while current vaccines remain effective in reducing severe symptoms, says its deputy director-general.

Tribune News Service

Getting vaccinated this holiday season? Here’s how to stay up-to-date on your COVID shots

DALLAS — Staying on schedule with the COVID-19 vaccine can feel like chasing a moving target.

Wales Online

Covid, flu and other respiratory illnesses rife across Swansea Bay hospital wards as cases double in five days

Masks have been re-introduced across all areas of the hospitals

The Times of India

Coronavirus: Will the Omicron BF.7 lead to another wave of COVID-19? Symptoms to not confuse with cold or flu

Just as we thought the pandemic was coming to an end, the surge in COVID-19 cases in China has alarmed people around the world. The latest variant - BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron - is believed to be driving the increasing number of infections in the country, despite the Zero COVID…

Irish Mirror

Pharmacist reveals if you should take Ibuprofen or paracetamol if winter bug hits

Many have been taking to social media to list their symptoms asking for advice because they’re unsure of the best course of action

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