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Nipah outbreak: gathering of field data in progress

Rapid Response Teams in Kozhikode are gathering data from 15K+ houses in containment zones. They have tracked 1K+ contacts of infected persons, isolated & medically examined those with serious symptoms. Protocols & practices from COVID-19 helped deploy field-level squads. Local admins & public support enabled quarantine of contacts. Crowd management…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

The new Covid-19 booster shot in the US: what you need to know

US authorities have approved a vaccine that protects from one of the most widely circulating strains of coronavirus

The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2023

COVID levels are so high, they're approaching 2020's initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on

It’s yet another sign that while the official pandemic state may be over, the days of COVID are far from it.

Fortune · Sep 16, 2023

Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment

Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Adele bans taking selfies with fans at Las Vegas residency over Covid fears

The Hello singer has decided to take action following an outbreak of the virus at Caesars Palace

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

Why you shouldn't be surprised that autoworkers are asking for a 40% pay raise

Bold union demands, bolstered by a tight labor market and frustration throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, are paying off in some sectors with significant raises for workers.

WEKU · Sep 15, 2023

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Bond Street set for bumper year of store lettings as vacancy rate falls

Bond Street is having another bumper year with store lettings closing in on last year’s record and the vacancy rate falling back to pre-Covid levels, new data reveals.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

US economy going strong under Biden – Americans don’t believe it

Despite a strong economy, an exclusive Guardian poll shows mistrust in media and government means disbelief in both parties

The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2023

CDC recommends new COVID boosters

The virus sometimes causes severe illness even in those without underlying conditions, including deaths in children

Salon · Sep 15, 2023