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Cough sound can determine severity of COVID

COVID has a long-lasting impact on the human health. Scientists and health experts have been analyzing the impact of COVID on human beings and this has led to raising awareness around long COVID. Currently, BA.2.86 and EG.5 variants of COVID are in circulation. These variants are the sub-variants of the…

The Times of India

How we met: ‘I smuggled cognac into hospital for him – and poured it when the nurses weren’t looking’

Anita, 59, and Gino, 84, met in a small village in South Tyrol, Italy. They clicked instantly when she bought him a coffee, and discovered how much they both loved music and dance

The Guardian - UK

Peak medical body labels Covid-19 review ‘half an inquiry’ after Albanese government excludes states

AMA joins human rights commissioner, legal and health experts in criticising narrow terms of reference announced by federal Labor

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Teens in 60 villages in Perambalur district to be surveyed as part of country-wide education report

Pratham Education Foundation's ASER 2023, 'Beyond Basics', will be conducted in Perambalur district, TN. 45 B.Ed students will be trained to survey 60 villages, focusing on 14-18 year olds. The survey will assess their activities, aspirations, reading/maths abilities, and digital skills. Comparable estimates to ASER 2017 will be provided, including…

The Hindu

A COVID inquiry has been announced. But is COVID still a thing? Do I need a booster?

Today’s announcement of an independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response will examine how we’ve handled the pandemic and how we could better prepare for the next one.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt on the challenges universities face

Australia’s higher education sector is under heavy scrutiny. Still recovering from the impact of COVID and criticised for its treatment of staff, it faces strong pressures to step up its performance.

The Conversation

More parents letting children skip school and take term-time holidays post-Covid

New research suggests fines for school absences should be “potentially abolished”

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Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Experts will look into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but decisions taken by the states on lockdowns or border closures will be exempt.

AAP

Covid-19 inquiry will exclude state and territory decisions, Anthony Albanese says

Inquiry headed by independent panel of experts will cover commonwealth pandemic response but exclude unilateral actions of states or territories

The Guardian - AU

Free COVID-19 tests and updated vaccines as the cold season approaches

As COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths rise slightly across the nation, here’s how you can get more at-home tests and the updated vaccine for free.

The Texas Tribune

Parents in England no longer see daily school attendance as vital, report finds

Research finds breakdown in parents’ social contract with schools since Covid lockdowns and cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

Parents no longer think children must be in school every day post-Covid – report

Term-time holidays are now ‘socially acceptable’ across all socioeconomic groups, according to the study by consultancy Public First.

The Independent UK

Popular Exercise Supplement May Offer Relief For Long COVID Sufferers

Scientists believe creatine could help people struggling with the effects of long COVID.

Zenger

Morning Mail: AFL’s gambling problem, Covid-19 inquiry expected, UK’s green retreat

Sport under fire for promoting bets with an 85% fail rate; Anthony Albanese tipped to announce panel to examine response to pandemic

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Commissioner demands release of UN report – as it happened

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Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them

The Biden administration has announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household

The Hindu

Regular jobs increased, but unemployment still a concern: report

India's regular wage jobs increased from 2004-2019, with 6% providing social security. Caste-based segregation decreased, and gender-based earnings disparities reduced. Post-COVID, unemployment rate was lower than pre-COVID, but higher for graduates under 25. Self-employment earnings decreased, but still 85% of pre-COVID levels.

Reason

The Truth About Sweden's COVID Policy

Join Reason on YouTube on Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion with Johan Norberg about his recent policy analysis of Sweden's decision to forgo lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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From Jaipur to Siliguri and Goa to Khajuraho, Deccan Odyssey 2.o to explore all major tourist destinations across country

MUMBAI: Stuck in Covid years, Maharashtra's most awarded and rewarded tourist attraction -- the Deccan Odyssey 2.O --- is all set to relaunch its operations on Thursday from CSMT after almost a four years of halt.

Fortune

Warren Buffett's advice to Amex CEO during COVID chaos

Warren Buffett had some advice for American Express CEO Steve Squeri at the start of the pandemic.

The Hindu

Kozhikode likely to be covered under One Health programme

Kerala Health Dept. exploring expanding One Health programme to Kozhikode to prevent, predict, detect, and respond to health threats. Programme part of Rebuild Kerala Initiative, Nava Keralam Karma Padhathi-2. Centre for One Health Kerala managing, State Health Systems Resource Centre-Kerala nodal agency. Programme launch in May 2022 due to recurrent…

The Conversation

Five golden rules for effective science communication – perspectives from a documentary maker

Over the past three years, people from all walks of life have learned a great deal about different branches of science. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many of us to information about virology and vaccine production. Environmental disasters in every part of the world have brought concepts from meteorology and climatology…

The National (Scotland)

Alcohol cost to rise as ministers plan to increase minimum unit price

THE price of alcohol in Scotland looks set to increase after the Scottish Government published plans to increase the level of minimum unit pricing…

The Guardian - US

Trump and Meadows joked about Covid on plane after Biden debate, book says

Exclusive: Ex-aide Cassidy Hutchinson says Trump ordered White House guests who tested positive to remove masks in Oval Office

The Independent UK

Free Covid tests to be available in the mail starting next week, Biden administration announces: Latest

An updated Coronavirus booster that targets a new variant is expected to be made available in September

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