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Richmond hospital's emergency department busy with respiratory patients

A central Kentucky hospital, like many across the Commonwealth, is seeing a large number of respiratory patients. Baptist Health Richmond is at or even above capacity this month.

WEKU

Chinese capital Beijing reports first COVID deaths since policy easing

Two former Chinese state media journalists have died in the capital Beijing in recent days due to COVID-19, local media reported on Friday, among the first reported fatalities since most epidemic control policies were removed on Dec. 7.

Reuters

Gloucestershire goat butcher crowdfunds £250k to carve out new markets post-Covid

The owners of Carbrito said pandemic lockdown measures had all but made their business obsolete

Birmingham Post

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Nurse who treated Boris Johnson for Covid says they've 'had enough' as strikes to escalate

Jenny McGee - who resigned last year over the "lack of respect" for the profession - blasted the government as the RCN warned walkouts are set to be more widespread in January

Daily Mirror

Flu hospitalisations in England skyrocket with NHS bracing for outbreak

The figure is reportedly eight times higher than would be expected this time of year

Wales Online

Major change announced to rules on wearing of masks in care homes

Guidance on the use of face masks in all care settings and on outbreaks in care homes has been updated

Wales Online

Rhod Gilbert shares update with fans following stage four cancer diagnosis

‘There has been a lot of stuff in the press recently, so I thought I would clear up any confusion,’ comedian wrote

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Hong Kong says people over 18 can choose to receive 5th COVID jab

Hong Kong's government said on Friday that people 18 and older could choose to get a fifth COVID-19 vaccine to help better protect against the virus as the city has seen a steady increase in infections in recent months.

Reuters

Sport and politics collide with major tournaments dictated by off-field issues including Covid, war and sportswashing

A look back at sport in 2022.

The Independent UK

Friday briefing: What Harry & Meghan means for Netflix and the future of streaming

In today’s newsletter: As the second half of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s documentary drops, reaction to the show could have an influence on the future of TV

The Guardian - UK

Queensland's COVID-19 peak expected next week, CHO urges people not to visit elderly at Christmas if sick

The number of COVID-19 cases in Queensland are up 16 per cent on last week, and are expected to increase ahead of next week's peak.

ABC News

Fresh start for Woky Ko founder Larkin Cen as new restaurant Daily Noodles revisits old favourites

We caught up with the Woky Ko founder and tried out some of his new dishes

Bristol Post

Feet of endurance: Frawley's Shoes to close after 95 years

The strain of COVID was part of the decision to shut up shop.

The Canberra Times

Weekly Must-Read: Covid Chaos at China’s Hospitals as Stringent Control Policy Eases

Health care centers from Guangzhou to Shijiazhuang and Beijing are slammed amid surging infections and severe shortages of medical workers

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China pushes vaccines as retreat from 'zero-COVID' turns messy

China is racing to vaccinate its most vulnerable with some analysts expecting the country's COVID-19 death toll to soar after the easing of strict controls.

The Canberra Times

Man in his 80s dies with COVID as ACT case count grows

The number of COVID infections has continued to grow in the ACT.

Bangkok Post

TAT sees Chinese tourists returning soon

Outbound tourism from China is expected to restart during the Chinese New Year in late January 2023 as Beijing gradually lifts Covid-19 restrictions, say industry operators.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Lavender Farm opens its gates to the public

There are plenty of "lavender experiences" to enjoy over the next four weeks.

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The Independent UK

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate

A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense has passed the Senate and now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law

ABC News

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Extroverted? Here’s some tips on how to be quiet and reflective

COVID made people less accustomed to social situations. It helps if you don’t have to be the center of attention.

The Independent UK

‘We’ve had enough’ – Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse

Jenny McGee cared for the former prime minister when he became seriously ill with Covid-19.

The Independent UK

2022 Notebook: Protests, strict COVID lockdowns tested China

After beginning 2022 by hosting a Winter Olympics inside a COVID bubble, China faced a tough year

Caixin Global

China’s November Urban Jobless Rate Jumps to 5.7%

Covid outbreaks in major cities drive unemployment to highest levels since May, and end of pandemic controls may further stress job market

Newcastle Herald

Hunter's terrible 2022 toll: 543 COVID-related deaths to date

Health authorities say the latest COVID-19 wave has peaked in NSW.

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