UK Covid-19 infections jump to highest level since summer About one in 20 people in England are likely to have had coronavirus over the festive period. The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023
10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’ The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023
Merseyside area is a hotspot for new highly transmissible covid variant Experts are concerned about the XBB.1.5 subvariant of Omicron Liverpool Echo · Jan 6, 2023
China's Lunar New Year travel set to double from last year China is gearing up for the Lunar New Year, which falls on January 22. The New Year travel rush, known as "Chunyun", begins this weekend. Authorities estimate that 2.1 billion passenger trips will be made during the period, doubling from last year. But the travel rush is set to be… France 24 · Jan 6, 2023
The head of the NHS in Wales interview: Sending sick people home, ambulance waits and falling hospital capacity Judith Paget, Chief Executive of NHS Wales, said the surges in demand have been 'incredibly challenging for the NHS' Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023
Cost of Living: Two NI schools speak on offering free breakfast to all pupils for the long term "We do have children who don't have anything to eat from they have their dinner in the evening at home until they come and get their lunch the next day." Belfast Live · Jan 6, 2023
New Covid subvariant could make vaccines 'less effective', warns Dublin expert Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin Dr Kingston Mills says the Omicron BA5 variant is the most easily spread to date Dublin Live · Jan 6, 2023
Faye Flam: No, vaccines aren’t making new COVID variants worse A new COVID-19 variant called XBB.1.5 is driving a new wave of infections. But susceptibility to it is not, as some contend, being fueled by vaccines. Still, the surges of ever more immune-evasive variants raise legitimate questions about whether vaccines and boosters are still protecting us from infection, or should… Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023
CEO Daily: An earlier COVID peak could be good for China's economy Investors seem convinced that China's economy is turning a corner after Beijing's COVID-zero policy dragged down growth. Fortune · Jan 6, 2023
Young people in China deliberately infecting themselves with Covid It comes amid an explosion of cases in the country Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023
Flu cases soar by almost half with more than 5,000 in hospital NHS 111 dealt with a near record number of calls Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023
England bowler lifts lid on misdiagnosed illness that left him contemplating retirement England bowler George Garton has opened up about the "worst season of my career" after likely being misdiagnosed with long Covid following his international debut Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023
Workers in London and South East hit by biggest falls in real annual pay of around £2,700, new analysis shows Workers in London and the South East have seen the biggest falls in Britain in real annual wages in the last 12 years, according to a new analysis. Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2023
Joe Rogan apologises after being duped by Covid tweet Doctored tweet led to ‘relentless harassment’ of person it was falsely attributed to, journalist says The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jan 6, 2023 First case of XAY.2 Covid variant confirmed The country has seen its first confirmed case of the XAY.2 variant of Covid-19 but people close to the patient were not infected, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
Chronicle Live · Jan 6, 2023 Child safeguarding issues during coronavirus pandemic kept boss 'up at night' with worry The official discussed the horrific murders of Arthur Labinjo Hughes and Star Hobson during lockdown in 2020
Glasgow Live · Jan 6, 2023 Neil Lennon and Scott Brown in regular contact as Celtic hero details chats with Fleetwood Town boss The legendary Hoops skipper enjoyed a trophy-laden era at Parkhead before moving onto Aberdeen and then his first steps in management south of the border with the Cod Army.
AAP · Jan 6, 2023 Bacterial infections on the rise in NSW A rise in rare but severe bacterial infections that initially mimic COVID-19 has prompted warnings from NSW Health for greater community awareness.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 6, 2023 China Seeks to Minimize COVID-19 Risk during Travel Rush China is seeking to minimize the possibility of a major new COVID-19 outbreak during this month’s Lunar New Year travel rush following the end of most pandemic containment measures. The Transportation Ministry on Friday called on travelers to reduce trips and gatherings, particularly if they involve elderly people, pregnant women,…
The Conversation · Jan 6, 2023 Where is the next COVID variant, pi? A virologist explains why omicron is continuing to dominate The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has now been around for more than a year. Before omicron became dominant, there had been a quick succession of named variants of concern – from alpha, to beta, to gamma, to delta. But now it seems as though we’re…
The Conversation · Jan 6, 2023 COVID: unvaccinated people may be seen as 'free riders' and face discrimination More than five billion people globally have now been vaccinated against COVID-19. Of course, many of the three billion or so who haven’t may not yet have been able to access a COVID vaccine, particularly in low-income countries. But a portion of those who are unvaccinated have chosen not to…
Newcastle Herald · Jan 6, 2023 Countdown to Rocket Man launch - stadium ready for Elton McDonald Jones Stadium venue manager Dean Mantle said Sir Elton John's concerts will be a "huge test event" that should lead to more major shows in Newcastle. A crowd of more than 28,500 is expected to pack into the Broadmeadow venue on Sunday, and again on Tuesday, as the rock…
The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023 China seeks to minimize COVID-19 risk during travel rush China is seeking to minimize the possibility of a major new COVID-19 outbreak during this month's Lunar New Year travel rush following the end of most pandemic containment measures
Bangkok Post · Jan 6, 2023 Covid strains from West more serious than from China, says virologist New coronavirus strains from visitors arriving from western countries could pose a higher health threat than older strains from tourists arriving from China, according to virologist Yong Poovorawan.
Bangkok Post · Jan 6, 2023 Proof of Covid jabs for all visitors revived All visitors to Thailand must show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations under revised rules that coincide with the revival of travel from China, authorities said on Thursday.