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Mapped: All the cases of new Covid variant XEC reported in Europe so far

The XEC Covid-19 strain has been detected in at least 15 countries and 12 US states

The Independent UK

Man, 27, dies weeks after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS

Jack Last died after having the AstraZeneca Covid jab following a ‘litany’ of errors by GP services and the NHS

The Independent UK

Covid variant XEC 'taking charge', experts warn with fears it will sweep across Europe and the US

The new strain was discovered by German scientists in June

Evening Standard

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Long-COVID study could unlock new vaccines, treatments

Australian-led research into cells that fight long-COVID has the potential to help shape new coronavirus treatments and vaccines.

AAP

New Covid variant XEC spreading fast; key symptoms to watch out for

Covid XEC, a new and stronger variant of Coronavirus is fast spreading in Europe and surrounding areas, and is set to become a dominant strain come winters, as per experts.

The Times of India

“It’s so difficult. The guitar has got a life of its own and it’s got to move on”: Why Rory Gallagher’s iconic Strat is up for auction now – and the political pressure to keep it in Ireland

Nearly 30 years after Rory Gallagher’s death, we join Rory’s brother Donal to find out why it’s time to let go of his legendary 1961 Fender Stratocaster as it heads to auction

Guitar World

What is Covid XEC and what are the symptoms to look out for? Cases surge across the UK

The variant, first detected in Germany, is now soaring across the UK

Evening Standard

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New Covid XEC variant starting to spread in Europe – what we know about signs and symptoms

More contagious virus is sublineage of omicron variant, scientists say

The Independent UK

‘I’ve never been so driven’: Led By Donkeys on mocking Liz Truss, duping Matt Hancock and renaming Michelle Mone’s yacht

The group has campaigned on everything from the PPE scandal to the deaths of children in Gaza with their headline-grabbing guerrilla actions. And they’re only just getting started

The Guardian - UK

Bengaluru airport on high alert amid Mpox outbreak: Tests and 21-day quarantine for flyers

Monkeypox testing kiosks have been set up at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. International passengers, especially those arriving from African countries, will undergo screening for the monkeypox virus and if found positive would have to undergo 21 day mandatory quarantine and isolation. The rules are similar to those implemented during…

The Times of India

The Observer view on the NHS: If it is to ‘reform or die’, let’s start with the way it handles our data

Properly organised, the mammoth database of medical information the health service holds has vast potential in the exploration of new treatments

The Guardian - UK

Only half of Americans plan to get Covid or flu vaccinations this year – study

Study also found that 37% who have gotten vaccines in the past do not plan on getting them this year

The Guardian - US

Should We Blame Fauci for the COVID Pandemic?

America's COVID celebrity is facing scrutiny for funding risky research that may have sparked the pandemic—and for allegedly covering it up.

Reason

Why are prisons so full in England and Wales?

In a week in which the government has been forced to release inmates early, experts point to a confluence of factors in the overcrowding

The Guardian - UK

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Man from west London guilty of encouraging terrorism in anti-vax social media posts during covid pandemic

Patrick Ruane was encourage people to kill over the government’s handling of the covid pandemic

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Here's exactly how the pandemic may have affected your teen's brain, says new study

Teenage girls' and boys' brains have aged faster than normal through the Covid-19 pandemic, findings from a new study have indicated

Evening Standard

Bianca Del Rio on life beyond the West End, bonding with Dame Judi Dench and eyeing Strictly Come Dancing

EXCLUSIVE: The US star reflected on a decade of success after winning Drag Race in 2014

Latin Times

Woman with Covid convicted of homicide for fatally infecting neighbor

DNA evidence confirmed she transmitted the virus to her neighbor, who died of pneumonia caused by COVID-19.

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Covid conspiracy theorist convicted of terrorism after Telegram calls for vaccine violence

Patrick Ruane, 55, from Paddington, west London, weaponised social media app Telegram to encourage attacks

The Guardian - UK

Get to grips with the perfect handshake

Letters: Dan Haywood shares his technique, but agrees with Adrian Chiles that handshakes are perilous. Jennifer Speirs stopped shaking hands after Covid

The Independent UK

Woman found guilty of fatally infecting neighbour with COVID-19

The judge told the woman he felt sorry for her

Kiplinger

Moderna Stock Plunges as Vaccine Maker Slashes R&D Budget: What to Know

Moderna stock is plunging Thursday after the COVID-19 vaccine maker announced plans to drastically cut its R&D spending to focus on new product approvals.

The Times of India

Can COVID-19 destroy male fertility?

The effects of COVID-19 are extensive, covering not only respiratory systems but also a variety of other body areas. This is not so much of a surprise these days. Although, one of the more concerning issues is the potential impact it can have on male fertility.

The Conversation

Free school meals are on the rise in the US − but that could change depending on who wins the 2024 presidential election

Should all U.S. public school students be able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of their family’s income? The federal government temporarily made that possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, some states have taken it upon themselves to make it happen on a permanent basis. The…

The Times of India

Is China's Wuhan lab getting ready for another outbreak?

The globe is still getting over the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Are we safe, nevertheless, still? There are also persistent worries about further epidemics. Experts from over the world are keeping a careful eye on changes as new diseases and strains keep popping up, especially at China's Wuhan…

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