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Coronavirus update: China's Covid tsunami could spark a dangerous new variant that infects the world

BEIJING: The tsunami of Covid-19 that’s taking hold across China is spurring concern that a dangerous new virus variant could emerge for the first time in more than a year, just as genetic sequencing to catch such a threat is dwindling.

The Times of India

5,000 Covid deaths a day likely in China

China is likely experiencing 1 million Covid-19 infections and 5,000 virus deaths every day as it grapples with what is expected to be the biggest outbreak the world has ever seen, according to a new analysis.

Bangkok Post

NSW minister COVID status 'inconclusive'

A NSW parliamentary report examining Health Minister Brad Hazzard's status as a COVID-19 virus contact has proved to be inconclusive.

AAP

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Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.46% on Thursday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.33%

Caixin Global

Matt Hancock’s Pandemic Diaries and the history of the redemptive memoir

Matt Hancock has achieved fame in recent months for devouring a cow anus live on television (during his I’m A Celebrity stint) and for releasing questionable TikTok videos cringing about his past “embarrassing” moments.

The Conversation

Four ways to avoid gaining weight over the festive period – but also why you shouldn't fret about it too much

This holiday season, as COVID restrictions have eased around the world, we have the chance to break bread together again with friends and family. For some people, however, the festive period comes with anxiety about gaining weight.

The Conversation

New Year spending seen at 3-year high - UTCC

Thailand's consumer spending during the New Year could reach a three-year high of 103 billion baht (US$2.97 billion) as the economy continues to recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the president of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

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How common are severe side effects from COVID vaccines? And how are they detected?

Former federal MP Dr Kerryn Phelps has talked this week about the medical problems she and her wife had after their COVID-19 vaccinations around 18 months ago.

The Conversation

COVID-19 surge hits Shanghai with crowded hospitals, empty streets

Months after Shanghai endured a brutal lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19, the virus is starting to make its way virtually unchecked through the megacity’s 25 million-strong population.

Tribune News Service

Play safe over New Year, ministry warns

The Covid-19 situation remains under control, although people must take precautions by wearing face masks in crowded places and have had at least two booster shots before attending large New Year's Eve parties, warned the Public Health Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Researchers may have cracked why some people have long-term smell loss from COVID-19

RALEIGH, N.C. — Last February, Ruth Sheehan recovered from a COVID-19 infection that took away her sense of smell.

Tribune News Service

In Florida, 'health freedom' activists exert influence over a major hospital

Earlier this year, three activists who are opposed to COVID vaccines and standard treatment protocols for the illness were elected to the board of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

WEKU

Wirral council leader reflects on 'unprecedented' two years

Cllr Janette Williamson said: "It has not been easy" as she looks ahead to next year where the council faces a budget gap of £38m

Liverpool Echo

COVID surge hits Shanghai with crowded hospitals, empty streets

Months after Shanghai endured a brutal lockdown to stop the spread of COVID, the virus is starting to make its way virtually unchecked through the megacity’s 25 million population.

Tribune News Service

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Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Lives already at risk

As ambulance workers man picket lines up and down the country, one paramedic says ‘breaking point was years ago’.

Nottingham Post

Fear Bulwell town centre could 'cease to exist' if £20m bid is not successful

A bid was put in place for £20 million of improvements to Bulwell town centre in the summer, but a decision on this has now been pushed back by a month.

The Independent UK

WHO "very concerned" about reports of severe COVID in China

The head of the World Health Organization said the agency is “very concerned” about rising reports of severe coronavirus disease across China after the country largely abandoned its “zero COVID” policy

The Times of India

New Covid outbreak in China, India says no need to panic yet

With another Covid-19 outbreak in China, India Inc is cautiously optimistic that the resilience of the Indian economy will help avoid any large-scale disruptions.

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The Independent UK

Revealed: UK homebuyers’ most searched-for areas in 2022

Several housing market trends have headed back towards where they were before the coronavirus pandemic, Rightmove said

Irish Mirror

Mask wearing returns to shops and public transport as CMO says we're in 'eye of virus storm'

Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth recommends the wearing of mask this Christmas season

Reuters

First foreign COVID vaccines head to China from Germany

Berlin has sent its first batch of BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to China to be administered initially to German expatriates, a German government spokesperson said on Wednesday, the first foreign coronavirus vaccine to be delivered to the country.

Daily Record

Nine SPFL clubs in financial 'distress' over Covid payment cutoff as financial study highlights pain

The number of Scottish clubs on red alert for financial problems has soared throughout the calendar year.

Dublin Live

New mask advice as health chief reveals Covid-19 concerns

Covid-19 and flu infections have seen a major increase over the last week as hospitalisations have also risen

Edinburgh Live

Site for West Lothian Covid memorial space to remember victims chosen

Open space outside Livingston's Civic Centre will be transformed into a memorial space to remember those who died during the two year Covid pandemic

The Independent UK

Scientists hail new treatment for one of most common Long Covid symptoms

Researchers rejoice in promising results ahead of more extensive clinical trials

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