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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

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

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".

ABC News · May 4, 2022

‘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 · May 4, 2022

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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 · May 4, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022

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.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

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 · May 4, 2022

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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.

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2022

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

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2022

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

Irish Mirror · May 4, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2022

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

Liverpool Echo · May 4, 2022

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 Conversation · May 4, 2022

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The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

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

ABC News · May 4, 2022

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 · May 4, 2022

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 · May 4, 2022

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

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The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

Woman's 'horrible shock' as dad and brother die of Covid within days of each other

Elaine Rennie has described the heartbreak of losing both her brother and father to Covid within just eight days of each other - she says it was a 'horrible shock' and she's the 'only one left now'

The Hindu · May 4, 2022

10 districts remain COVID-19-free

37 new infections identified in a day

Evening Standard · May 4, 2022

UK Covid latest: Britain records 227 new deaths and 16,611 cases

The UK recorded a further 227 Covid deaths and 16,611 cases on Wednesday.

Benzinga · May 4, 2022

Tupperware Shares Plunge On Q1 Miss, Underperformance Across All Segments

Tupperware Brands Corp (NYSE:TUP) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales decline of 16% year-on-year to $348.1 million, missing the consensus of $356.8 million. Net sales were down in all segments, with the decrease primarily driven by lower recruiting and overall sales force activity, due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict and lockdowns caused by the Omicron…

Benzinga · May 4, 2022

Mid-Day Market Update: Dow Rises 100 Points; Lyft Shares Plummet

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones gaining more than 100 points on Wednesday.

Wales Online · May 4, 2022

It's not council tax or the bins - what survey says voters regard as the two biggest issues in Swansea ahead of the 2022 local election

It follows a survey run by WalesOnline

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