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How to stay safe this holiday season with new Covid sub-variant cases on the rise

The CDC recommends that Americans get vaccines for flu, Covid-19 and RSV for the winter season

The Independent UK

Emerging COVID-19 variants: Signs and precautionary steps to follow

The emergence of new COVID variantsin several parts of the country has increased fear among people. An offshoot of Omicron subvariant BA.2.86, the JN.1 variant is on the loose right now. The first case of infection caused by the JN.1 variant was detected in Kerala on December 8. Since then,…

The Times of India

One in three London ambulances face handover delay as junior doctors strike continues

Health leaders warn rising levels of flu and Covid leave health service on 'knife edge' over festive period

Evening Standard

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Mark Drakeford: ‘I hope people will see we did challenging and radical things’

Outgoing Welsh first minister reflects on his achievements before stepping down in spring

The Guardian - UK

New COVID strain JN.1 is spreading fast. How worried should we be?

The new variant has spread across 41 countries as the WHO categorises it as a ‘variant of interest’.

Al Jazeera

Three new laws give the govt sweeping powers over journalism, internet, entertainment

Three new legislations give the union government power to censor news content, imperil encrypted communication, make it easier to shut down the internet, and intercept communications with minimal accountability.

Newslaundry

China tries to ‘bury the memory’ and trauma of zero-COVID era

A year after Beijing abandoned the policy’s strict lockdowns and endless testing, its failures remain unaddressed.

Al Jazeera

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COVID vaccine rates plummet but antiviral use up, as COVID cases rise

'Still a lot of COVID around' and 36 in hospital in district.

Newcastle Herald

Top COVID FAQs of 2023: Staying safe at home, flying tips, shot combos, new variant

How do I stay safe now that the public health emergency is over? We answer questions on boosters, risks when flying — and the new JN.1 variant.

WEKU

I have COVID. How likely am I to get long COVID?

EG.5 or the Eris COVID variant is dominant in parts of Australia. Eris, along with other circulating strains, are descendants of Omicron.

The Conversation

Dirty Jane's and Style Curator team up for a very vintage Christmas

Generation Z and Millennials say they look for an item second-hand before buying a new one.

The Canberra Times

COVID-19: Active cases in Karnataka cross 100 mark after months

After nearly 10 months, active cases in Karnataka crossed the 100 mark on Thursday. With 24 new cases, the total number of positive patients in the State touched 40,89,174 and active cases reached 105.

The Hindu

As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness and effective testing and treatments

WHO classifies JN.1 as a separate variant of interest (VOI) with potential to affect virus characteristics & increase burden of respiratory infections. Vaccines expected to increase protection against JN.1. India detects 21 cases, all mild.

The Hindu

Telangana issues masking advice, logs six new COVID cases

Telangana reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, 1 recovery; 925 samples tested, 54 pending. DME advises doctors, nursing officers to take hygienic precautions.

The Hindu

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Evening Standard

Covid-19 infection levels rising with one in 24 likely to test positive

The data has been published as as part of the new winter Covid-19 infection study.

The Guardian - UK

Covid rising in England and Scotland as new variant spreads around world

ONS figures show December increase in positive tests after JN.1 classified as ‘variant of interest’

The Hindu

Six COVID-19 cases reported in Mysuru

COVID-19 cases resurface in Mysuru; Health Dept. gears up, Shuka Vana closed indefinitely.

The Hindu

COVID-19 scare: DC inspects Bavali check-post on Kerala border

Mysuru district admin assesses precautions at border check-posts following COVID-19 alert from Kerala.

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The Independent UK

Covid infection rates double with one in 24 likely to test positive

Infections are on the rise in England and Scotland as Christmas approaches

Evening Standard

OPINION - It’s not just about fundraising, the Evening Standard is changing the capital too

It’s astonishing what we take for granted. Back in early 2010, the most the Evening Standard had ever raised in a campaign was £250,000. That was considered a pretty good result back then for the paper’s traditional annual Christmas drive, which typically solicited funds for a chosen charity. Today, a…

The Hindu

COVID-19 | Kerala reports about 300 new cases as infections continue to rise in the State

About 300 fresh COVID-19 infections and three deaths have been reported in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m on December 21 in Kerala, according to estimates by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Hindu

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary, cabinet sub-committee to be set up for seamless management of disease

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination. Cabinet sub-committee to be set up for seamless management of Covid infection

The National (Scotland)

One in 24 likely to test positive as Covid-19 infection levels rising

COVID-19 infection rates are rising in Scotland and England, according to new figures.

Evening Standard

London Covid cases highest in the UK as JN.1 variant spreads

Around 6% of Londoners estimated to have the virus

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Junior doctors strike to ‘save’ NHS

In today’s newsletter: Patients in England have been warned of serious disruption as junior doctors begin one of the most devastating strikes in NHS history

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