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Relaxing COVID-19 rules in China met with joy, frustration and apprehension

People's happiness at China's COVID-19 restrictions finally relaxing has been tinged with frustration and some apprehension about what it could mean for the country's elderly.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Omicron-fighting COVID vaccine authorized for kids as young as 6 months

The omicron-fighting COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for children ages 6 months and older, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

As COVID-19 becomes routine, Africa readies for next crisis

The World Health Organization’s Africa director said that the continent is preparing for the next health crisis by strengthening gaps in health systems found in the continent's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

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Texas hits 1,000 days under Greg Abbott’s public health disaster as a new COVID-19 wave and legislative session loom

After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains one of less than a dozen still under a statewide disaster or public health emergency.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 8, 2022

COVID case rise slows, peak on horizon

Weekly COVID-19 infections have risen six per cent in the past week as new data shows Australia experienced higher-than-average deaths from January to August.

AAP · Dec 8, 2022

Striking teacher says that Bristol's 'astronomical' property prices mean they are struggling to make ends meet

"It can be really difficult and the current situation is making that so much harder, especially in Bristol"

Bristol Post · Dec 8, 2022

Dis Life: 'Disabled people are struggling under historically punitive living conditions'

Energy bills are so out of control that the ludicrous question of 'heat or eat' has been extended to 'heat, eat or lifesaving equipment on or off', writes Anna Morell from Disability Rights UK

Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

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In Rural California, Farmworkers Fend for Themselves for Health Care

Where government and health care institutions are absent, some communities turn to grassroots action.

Capital & Main · Dec 8, 2022

China pushes triumphant storyline on COVID zero pivot

Chinese state media struck a triumphant chord over the country’s efforts to contain COVID-19, reflecting the government’s efforts to dilute perceptions that its shift away from the stringent approach was forced by public discontent.

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

Will you mask up again? A January mandate looms for LA if COVID-19 wave worsens

LOS ANGELES — With coronavirus cases surging and hospitalizations worsening, Los Angeles County once again faces the possibility of a renewed public indoor mask mandate.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 8, 2022

In 2019 Labour made ending in-work poverty a priority. It must do so again

Over time, the problem has only worsened, and there is no way this government will fix it, says Labour MP Rebecca Long-Bailey

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

Ex-council leader hits back after being branded 't****r from Newcastle' in Matt Hancock's Covid diaries

Nick Forbes says that "eating kangaroo testicles has clearly affected Matt Hancock’s memory" after he was criticised in the former health secretary's book

Chronicle Live · Dec 8, 2022

Your ultimate Melbourne events guide: the best things to do this weekend and what’s on through December

Summer in the City is Guardian Australia’s ultimate guide to the best arts, gigs and festivals happening around the country. Here, we’ve picked out some highlights for Melbourne in December

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022

Chinese students in UK told to ‘resist distorting’ China’s Covid policies

Exclusive: comments by diplomat involved in recent Manchester clash appeared threatening, student says

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

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The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Irish Government not contemplating ‘Covid-type’ measures for Strep A

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar urged parents to keep children who are unwell at home.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

The 50 best TV shows of 2022: No 10 – This Is Going to Hurt

Former doctor Adam Kay’s tale of an arrogant gynaecologist struggling in an NHS hospital was shocking, hilarious – and revealed a horrifying truth

Nottingham Post · Dec 8, 2022

Health bosses urge Nottinghamshire public to get Covid booster to 'top up immunity' before Christmas

61 per cent of eligible people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have had the autumn booster. The NHS is urging those who haven't yet had their jab to come forward

Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022

Over 100 South Lanarkshire home carers protest outside Council HQ

Home Carers held a demonstration over pay.

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Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022

High Street Kensington: Council went ‘clearly and radically wrong’ in way it axed cycle lanes, High Court told

A council’s decision to axe and not reinstate covid “pop-up” cycle lanes in Kensington High Street went “clearly and radically wrong” and broke the rules on public consultations, the High Court was told on Thursday.

Bristol Post · Dec 8, 2022

Campaign launched to 'save Bristol Zoo'

The campaign is questioning the reasons for its closure and aims to persuade zoo bosses to rethink

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2022

COVID treatments and prevention are still improving – so the longer you can avoid it the better

There have been enough COVID infections in the UK since March 2020 for every person to have been infected between 1.3 and two times, according to mathematical modelling.

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

Chinese businesses guard against wave of infections feared after COVID easing

Manufacturers and eateries keen to stay open in China are preferring to err on the side of caution, by retaining COVID-19 curbs until they get a clearer picture of just how workplaces will be affected by the easing of stringent measures.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022

Office Party Bingo: have you spotted the Wannabe Influencer or the Anti-Woke Warrior?

The festive bash is back this year, quite possibly with a vengence. Here are the types you may encounter - and wish to avoid

Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

RSV 'spreading rapidly' in UK - all you need to know about contagious winter virus

A little-known illness, RSV, presents with symptoms similar to a cold and elements easily mistaken for Covid puts thousands of our kids in hospital each year.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 8, 2022

Michael Hiltzik: Rescinding the military's COVID vaccine rule is the Democrats' dumbest compromise in the lame-duck session

If you need evidence that Congress is dominated by its stupidest members, look no further than the apparent agreement in the House to lift the requirement that members of the military be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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