Covid vaccine concerns were overblown, says AstraZeneca boss as he is knighted Sir Pascal Soriot was speaking after he was knighted by the King at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Covid and Christmas: what the experts say about how to protect your loved ones With a fourth wave under way, the risk of catching the virus over the summer holiday period is high The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022
‘A ticking time bomb’: healthcare under threat across western Europe They’re supposed to be among the world’s best systems, but ageing populations, Covid and workforce issues are biting The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
Nasal vaccines promise to stop the COVID-19 virus before it gets to the lungs – an immunologist explains how they work The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines have played a large role in preventing deaths and severe infections from COVID-19. But researchers are still in the process of developing alternative approaches to vaccines to improve their effectiveness, including how they’re administered. Immunologist and microbiologist Michael W. Russell of the University at… The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022
Mpox, AIDS and COVID-19 show the challenges of targeting public health messaging to specific groups without causing stigma During infectious disease outbreaks, clinicians and public health officials are tasked with providing accurate guidance for the public on how to stay safe and protect themselves and their loved ones. However, sensationalized media coverage can distort how the public perceives new emerging infections, including where they come from and how… The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022
Desperate Rishi Sunak claims UK would 'still be in lockdown' if Keir Starmer was PM The Prime Minister bungled his Boris Johnson-style attack during PMQs as he battled criticism over his Government's refusal to meet nursing unions over pay to avert nationwide strikes Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
TB is once again the deadliest disease in Africa - what went wrong Effective tuberculosis (TB) treatment has been available for the past 60 years. But TB remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. It ranks above HIV and AIDS and others. This is partly because of the impact of HIV co-infection among TB patients in places like Africa… The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022
New Covid variant BF.7 in UK can infect 3 times as many people and beat vaccine Scientists say it can also beat the vaccine Nottingham Post · Dec 14, 2022
Man gets suspended term for temporary plane landing after mask refusal OSAKA: A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a man who refused to wear a face mask aboard a Peach Aviation flight as a measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19 to two years in prison, suspended for four years, for causing the aircraft to make an unscheduled landing to remove… Bangkok Post · Dec 14, 2022
How did COVID warp our sense of time? It's a matter of perception Many people reported a distortion in their sense of time during the pandemic, but the individual experience is highly dependent on a range of factors from emotional state to culture. WEKU · Dec 14, 2022
As food shortages hit locked-down Shanghai, the gift of two carrots and a potato was pure luxury Severe Covid measures in China meant millions of us had to rely on handouts and bartering, says Jennifer Pak, China correspondent for the Marketplace radio programme The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
New Covid variant BF.7 can infect three times as many people and beat vaccine The Omicron subvariant, detected in the UK, is driving a huge surge in infections across China Wales Online · Dec 14, 2022
Police detain 4 in Guangzhou after COVID protests Police in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou have detained at least four people for more than a week after they attended protests against COVID-19 restrictions in late November, according to activists, family members and friends of the detained The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
China Stops Reporting Asymptomatic Covid Cases National Health Commission cites difficulties in accurately counting the total after the country ended mandatory mass testing Caixin Global · Dec 14, 2022
AAP · Dec 14, 2022 Report delay on NSW minister COVID status A parliamentary report due into the COVID-19 status of NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has been delayed after he accused the inquiry of suppressing evidence.
Reuters · Dec 14, 2022 German police conduct nationwide raids on clan suspected of fraud German police conducted nationwide raids on 50 properties early on Wednesday, targeting members of a group suspected of racketeering, forgery of documents and fraud linked to emergency aid for the COVID-19 pandemic, newspaper Bild reported.
Caixin Global · Dec 14, 2022 Shanghai Composite Index Ended Nearly Flat on Wednesday Shenzhen Component Index finished nearly flat
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022 OPEC Sees Robust Global Oil Demand Growth in 2023 OPEC on Tuesday said it expected to see robust global oil demand growth in 2023 with potential economic upside coming from a relaxation of China's zero-COVID policies, which this year have pushed the country's oil use into contraction for the first time in years. World oil demand in 2023 will…
Reuters · Dec 14, 2022 In COVID U-turn, China's message to the people shifts from war to self-care On Nov. 21, Vice Premier Sun Chunlan, in charge of China's war on COVID-19, said infections had to be brought down to zero as they emerged. Nine days later, she said the Omicron strain of the virus had "weakened" even though new cases in the Chinese capital hit a high.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 China reduces COVID-19 case number reporting as virus surges China’s National Health Commission is scaling down its daily COVID-19 report in response to a sharp decline in PCR testing since the government eased anti-virus measures after daily cases hit record highs
The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022 ‘Everyone is so desperate’: backpackers grapple with Australia’s high costs Travellers in search of a laid-back, barefoot lifestyle are instead facing housing stress and rethought plans
The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022 The rules around PCR tests for Covid are changing in Australia. How do I get one and why are GPs concerned? In the new year, coronavirus testing will be brought in line with other respiratory illnesses, with a referral required
WEKU · Dec 13, 2022 A new statewide poll shows most Kentuckians won’t change holiday plans because of COVID-19. A new statewide poll shows most Kentuckians won’t change holiday plans because of COVID-19.
Bangkok Post · Dec 13, 2022 Investing in nature pays dividends The mega-challenges engulfing the world today -- from Covid-19 to climate change -- have highlighted the interdependencies between people, planet, and the economy. As we chart a course to reignite global growth and drive green, resilient, and inclusive development, we must not ignore these interlinkages. Nature -- meaning biodiversity and…
Orlando Sentinel · Dec 13, 2022 DeSantis announces grand jury to investigate ‘wrongdoing’ around COVID-19 vaccines ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vowed to hold accountable people in Florida who committed “wrongdoing” in relation to COVID-19 vaccines, announcing he plans to ask the Supreme Court of Florida to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate.