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Blinken tests positive as COVID cases rise after White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for COVID on Wednesday as infections following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., continue to rise.

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Kyrie Irving reflects on heavy criticism for refusing the vaccine: ‘The life of a martyr’

NEW YORK — Surprised by a vaccine mandate that left him unable to play for much of last season, Kyrie Irving described himself as a “martyr” for refusing the COVID-19 shot while facing heavy scrutiny.

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Western Australia could hit fresh COVID-19 peak as AMA remains nervous over removal of mask mandate

An epidemiologist warns Western Australia could be facing a much bigger peak and a slower let-up after dropping most of its COVID-19 rules, but a lot will depend on what individuals do to stop the spread.

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Can I get the flu jab if I've just had COVID-19? What you need to know about winter with both viruses

It's not even winter but Australia is already experiencing thousands of cases of influenza, after recording just hundreds in total last year. Experts are urging people to get the flu jab.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tests positive for Covid-19

Blinken is latest White House Correspondents’ Dinner attendee to test positive

The Independent UK

3 Dividend Kings to Buy Right Now Without Hesitation

The stock market indexes drifted higher yesterday with investors looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy tightening to control surging inflation. However, the Ukraine-Russia war, extended COVID-19 lockdowns in China, and the possibility of an economic slowdown, could keep the stock market under pressure in the near term. Amid…

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Blinken tests positive for COVID; has mild symptoms

The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend

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Queensland schools facing teacher shortages due to COVID-19 outbreaks

Queensland has recorded more than 6,000 cases in school-aged children in the past week, with the union representing independent schools saying the sector faces "quite substantial challenges".

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‘We’re now into our sixth wave’: Coronavirus gains in California spark new concerns

SAN FRANCISCO — Coronavirus cases are continuing to increase in California, prompting one health official to warn that the state is heading into the next wave of the pandemic.

Los Angeles Times

Dutch king lays wreath, thousands attend remembrance event

Dutch King Willem-Alexander has laid a wreath at a war memorial in Amsterdam during the first national commemoration of the country’s war dead since coronavirus restrictions were lifted earlier this year

The Independent UK

FDA contradicts Pfizer’s advice on 2nd course of COVID drug

There is “no evidence” that a second course of Pfizer Inc.’s Paxlovid will help COVID-19 patients whose symptoms return after an initial course of the antiviral, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said a day after Pfizer executives advocated the idea.

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I have COVID-19. What happens now? How to manage your symptoms at home

You've felt that first tingle of a sore throat. Or, you've been hit with a headache that's knocked you out for an entire day. You're COVID-positive. Here are some things to think about that will help you get through it.

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Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Crude Oil Jumps 5%; Fed Boosts Interest Rates By 0.5%

U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, after the Federal Reserve announced its policy decision.

Benzinga

At least 26,000 in England died during Omicron wave: these are the North East areas still facing virus spikes

New data shows how thousands of died of Covid-19 this year, while there remain pockets of the North East where cases are rising once again.

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Manchester Evening News

Latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as cases fall by at least a quarter in all ten boroughs

Wigan still has the highest infection rates across the region

Irish Mirror

Irish pubs and hospitality set for bonanza summer as Government to scrap outdoor dining fees

The Irish Mirror understands that the proposal is already being actively 'considered' by the minister

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In Texas, scientists develop new technology that uses gold particles to screen for viruses

University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed a rapid virus test using gold particles and lasers that promises to deliver results as accurate as lab tests in a fraction of the time.

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WHO: COVID continues to decline, except in Americas, Africa

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the number of newly reported coronavirus cases and deaths globally continued to fall in the last week, continuing a decline that first began in March. In its weekly report on the pandemic, the UN health agency said there were about 3.8 million new…

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Paul O'Grady supported as he gives update on Love of Dogs amid health scare

Paul admitted that he had a bit of a health scare, fearing that he may have caught covid

The Conversation

Nanoparticles are the future of medicine – researchers are experimenting with new ways to design tiny particle treatments for cancer

When you hear the word “nanomedicine,” it might call to mind scenarios like those in the 1966 movie “Fantastic Voyage.” The film portrays a medical team shrunken down to ride a microscopic robotic ship through a man’s body to clear a blood clot in his brain.

The Independent UK

Biden says Olympians brought a bit of unity to weary nation

President Joe Biden praised Team USA for bringing a bit of unity to a pandemic weary nation as he hosted a White House celebration Wednesday with about 600 athletes from this year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing and the coronavirus-delayed Summer Games held in 2021 in Tokyo

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After COVID-19, experts say it’s ‘disappointing’ that health care isn't a bigger focus this election

When it comes to managing your health, the first person you might turn to is your GP. Yet, so far, there has been very little in this election campaign on how either party would improve and fund access to quality GP care.

AAP

COVID caseload hits new heights in WA

Eased restrictions have led coronavirus infections to record highs in WA, as disability advocates call for a COVID recovery plan for people with special needs.

The Independent UK

WHO: COVID continues to decline, except in Americas, Africa

The World Health Organization says the number of newly reported coronavirus cases and deaths continued to fall in the last week, continuing a global decline that first began in March

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the West End: a perilous business

Editorial: The closure of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella is a sign of the fragility of theatre in the wake of Covid-19

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