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Three new waves of Covid to ravage China as President Xi rolls back failed lockdown

China - which is known for having some of the world's most-draconian lockdown measures - lifted its repressive rules earlier this month after several cities held ultra-rare protests calling for the resignation of President Xi Jinping

Daily Mirror

Was 2022 the year that Australia came to terms with Covid? And what does 2023 hold?

New antivirals, more research on long Covid and, hopefully, treatments: Experts say we’re now in a ‘totally different era’

The Guardian - AU

Refunds for invalid NSW Covid fines must be claimed within 21 days, recipients told

Revenue NSW says the money will be transferred into government’s unclaimed money fund after three weeks of inaction

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CMO asks public for 'two simple things' ahead of Christmas amid surge illnesses

Professor Breda Smyth issued an update as she reported a 'significant surge' in both flu and Covid cases.

Dublin Live

Irish people complain of ‘worst ever’ winter bug sweeping country that feels like Covid but isn’t

People struck by cold and flu symptoms say they are surprised to get negative results when they do Covid tests. It comes as the HSE is reporting a 'significant' surge in both Covid and flu cases ahead of Christmas.

Irish Mirror

Himachal Pradesh assembly's winter session postponed after CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu tests positive for Covid

SHIMLA: The winter session of Himachal Pradesh assembly at Dharamshala to be held from December 22 to 24 has been postponed as the chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has been tested positive for Covid-19.

The Times of India

Nottinghamshire prisoners dismantling surplus Covid tests and PPE for £3.50 a day

Some tests are reportedly still in date

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Editorial: As China Shifts From Preventing to Treating Covid, It Needs the Same Fighting Spirit

Providing medical care for infections is a major undertaking that demands proactive cooperation and systematic top-down deployment

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Editorial: End of Title 42 is an opportunity to do things better

Barring the U.S. Supreme Court stepping in, the Title 42 policy using a COVID-19 health restriction at the border will finally end Wednesday, a good outcome for the rule of law that will see an increased volume of arrivals seeking asylum.

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Brits are complaining of 'worst ever winter bug' that feels like Covid but isn't

Experts say that now people are again mixing like they did in the pre-coronavirus years, unpleasant illnesses are spreading swiftly again.

Edinburgh Live

China COVID surge drags down 'Avatar: The Way of Water' opening weekend

"Avatar: The Way of Water" raised $57 million in Chinese cinemas, at the low end of Disney's expectations, amid a global opening weekend of $435 million.

Fortune

New York’s deputy mayor leads the charge against the city’s rat population

The ‘Rat Tsar’ that the city posted a job listing for will report to Meera Joshi, who shares Eric Adams’ hatred of the vermin

The Guardian - US

There's a shortage of vets to treat farm animals. Pandemic pets are partly to blame

A sharp increase in pet ownership during COVID-19 has contributed to an exodus of vets from the farm sector, as they opt for better paying and less dangerous "companion" animal practices.

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China Megacity Says People with Symptomatic Covid Can Work 'as Normal'

People with Covid-19 symptoms in one of China's largest cities can now go to work "as normal", state media reported Monday, a dramatic reversal in a country where a single case could previously send thousands into lockdown. The world's most populous nation is unwinding years of hardline coronavirus policy, with…

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China to Experience Three Waves of Covid Infections, Expert Says

Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the China CDC, predicts the first wave will run until mid-January, while subsequent ones will result from traveling for the Lunar New Year

Bangkok Post

New Covid cases down, deaths up

The number of new Covid-19 cases dropped slightly over the past week, but deaths increased, the Public Health Ministry said.

ABC News

Record number of SA students complete SACE, overcoming three years of COVID challenges

Despite 2022's graduating students having spent their senior schooling in the COVID-19 pandemic, a record high 98.7 per cent of year 12s have completed their SACE.

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Sen. Schumer calls on FDA for action on kids’ medicine shortages amid surge of COVID, RSV and flu

The FDA needs to take action as New York City and Long Island suffer from dangerous “spot shortages” of medicine for children due to the triple threat of COVID, RSV and the flu, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday.

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Anthony Edwards takes over as Timberwolves throttle Chicago with franchise-high 150 points

MINNEAPOLIS — Last season, the Timberwolves played a few games without several key contributors when COVID-19 ran through several key contributors around Christmas.

Reuters

'I don't trust it:' Vaccine hesitancy lingers even as China COVID cases surge

Headhunter Candice knows the COVID-19 infections engulfing Beijing and much of China will soon hit her home of Shenzhen city, but she would rather face it without a vaccine booster, saying she fears potential side effects more than the virus.

The Independent UK

One in five British adults still feel unsafe in public places due to Covid-19

Researchers say vaccine drive is vital to help people return to work

Tribune News Service

Reports of Beijing COVID deaths fuel speculation about China covering up data

The number of COVID-positive dead arriving at Beijing’s funeral parlors and crematoriums is rising, according to media reports, despite China not reporting a fatality from the virus for two weeks.

AAP

COVID-19 vaccinations saved Aust $181b

Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout not only saved lives but led to an overall estimated $181 billion benefit to the wider economy, new modelling shows.

ABC News

Calls for greater government support for patients living with invisible illnesses like long COVID

As the number of Australians living with long COVID continues to grow, there are calls for greater financial and medical support for people suffering from chronic and hidden illnesses.

Irish Mirror

CMO urges anyone with 'flu-like symptoms' to isolate before Christmas amid 'significant' surge

Ireland's Chief Medical Officer is reporting a 'significant surge' in both flu and Covid cases in the run-up to Christmas.Professor Breda Smyth made two appeals to the Irish public.

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