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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.

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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.

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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

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’.

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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.

Nottingham Post

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 Independent UK

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.

The Times of India

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

The Independent UK

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

Irish Mirror

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.

Reuters

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.

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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

The Times of India

Karnataka will start screening international passengers for Covid-19 at Bengaluru airport, says health minister

BELAGAVI(KARNATAKA): The Karnataka government will start screening international passengers at Bengaluru airport in view of a sudden spurt in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world, health minister K Sudhakar said on Wednesday He, however, did not specify from which date the screening process will begin at the Kempegowda…

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Bangkok Post

Confirmation New Year celebrations can go ahead

New Year celebrations can be held as normal despite the rise in Covid-19 infections a senior medical official confirmed on Wednesday, saying the situation is controllable.

Caixin Global

China to Boost Supply of Pfizer’s Covid Pill as Demand Soars, Expert Says

The antiviral drug Paxlovid will be gradually made available at all medical institutions and at the community level, says head of the infectious diseases department at Peking University First Hospital

Liverpool Echo

Former Gogglebox star asks for prayers after tragic news before Christmas

Emma Riley, who left Gogglebox when covid hit, has asked fans for support

Tribune News Service

Are indoor holiday parties safe as COVID, flu and RSV spread? We asked three experts

The past three years the holidays have been clouded with pandemic concerns. Now, with COVID, the flu and RSV circulating — what should folks look out for at gatherings?

Evening Standard

Magistrate sacked after using title to oppose Covid vaccines

An anti-vaxxer has been sacked as a magistrate after after using her title to campaign against the government’s efforts to combat the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Government borrowing soars to record £22bn after nearly doubling in a month

Jeremy Hunt blames Covid and Ukraine for woes, as chancellor promises to half inflation in 2023

AAP

Australia protests China's jail visits ban

China's ban on consular visits to jailed foreign citizens due to a surge in COVID-19 cases is being protested "vigorously" by Australia's ambassador.

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