Millions urged to get flu and Covid jabs as 'difficult winter' looms Around 33m in England eligible for free flu vaccine Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022
Trump-backed Joe Kent accused of spreading conspiracy theories after calling Covid vaccine ‘experimental gene therapy’ ‘I’m going to be a check on Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi destroying our economy’ says former Green Beret The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022
Vic govt unapologetic for tower lockdowns Premier Daniel Andrews says he won't apologise for locking down Melbourne public housing tower residents without notice in 2020 to curb a COVID-19 outbreak. AAP · Sep 28, 2022
Millions of Australians still haven't had their COVID boosters. What message could convince them now? The Halton independent review of Australia’s COVID vaccine and treatment procurement has been handed to the federal government, which released the review’s recommendations yesterday. Topping the list of priorities are The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022
This England on Sky review: Michael Winterbottom’s drama is splendid television, history distilled on screen A methodically damning drama about the government’s response to the Covid crisis Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2022
Londoners urged to get flu and Covid jabs ahead of ‘unpredictable’ winter Health officials say immunity to flu is low in the population Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2022
Londoners urged to get flu and Covid jabs as ‘difficult winter’ predicted Health officials say immunity to flu is low in the population Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2022
Millions urged to get flu and Covid jabs as experts predict ‘difficult winter’ In 2017/2018, the H3N2 flu strain led to a bad UK flu season, with around 20,000 deaths and 40,000 hospital admissions. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
Britain faces deadly 'twindemic' of flu and Covid this winter, health experts fear The UK Health Security Agency says low natural immunity against flu, combined with resurgent Covid-19 strains, could kill tens of thousands of people in the country this winter Daily Mirror · Sep 27, 2022
NYC to appeal judge’s vaccination enforcement ruling, until then NYPD will comply with order NEW YORK — New York City will enforce a judge’s order barring enforcement of the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the largest police union while the decision is appealed. Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022
Pfizer pays $179m for Brisbane company behind smartphone app that claims to diagnose COVID Recent studies had shown the app had a 92 per cent success rate in diagnosing the virus among symptomatic patients, but more clinical trials were needed for it to gain regulatory approval. ABC News · Sep 27, 2022
Australia’s return to live performance is triumphant – but so many of us are being left behind Live streams through the pandemic were a revelation for disabled and at-risk audiences. Now they’re being switched off – and it’s a devastating loss The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2022
Hospital worker who 'felt a bit breathless' collapsed on Benidorm holiday and rushed to A&E Lee, from Hyde, was holidaying in the Spanish resort with his wife Lisa to celebrate her birthday when he fell ill Manchester Evening News · Sep 27, 2022
Vellore logs five fresh cases of COVID-19 Ranipet reports 15 fresh infections The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2022 Dunlop Brands, and now Titleist and FootJoy, announce return to the PGA Merchandise Show With COVID-19 infection rates lowering, equipment makers are announcing they plan to return to the PGA Show in January 2023.
Chronicle Live · Sep 27, 2022 Autumn Covid-19 vaccine roll-out to 'double your defences' ahead of uncertain winter Vulnerable groups may have already been called to have their fourth Covid-19 jab
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022 Sarah Michelle Gellar brought to tears by pal Selma Blair’s performance on Dancing With the Stars Blair and Gellar have been close friends since they co-starred in the 1999 film ‘Cruel Intentions’
Edinburgh Live · Sep 27, 2022 West Lothian author discusses mental health and drug addiction at library event Powerful testimony of addiction and recovery is one of the first author events staged in Armadale Library as the council service re-establishes itself in the wake of Covid lockdowns
Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2022 More than half of over-50s who left work during Covid haven’t looked for work since More than half of people aged over 50 who have quit their job since the beginning of the Covid pandemic have not looked for a job since, new data has found.
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022 Pennsylvania Republican Doug Mastriano’s campaign ‘sputtering’ with tiny rallies and no ads Mr Mastriano’s event was in the same location where he drew a crowd of thousands at an April 2020 rally against Covid-19 mitigation measures
Los Angeles Times · Sep 27, 2022 California enjoying ‘good COVID weather’ now. But winter may bring unpleasant surprises LOS ANGELES — California is entering the fall with coronavirus in retreat.
Bangkok Post · Sep 27, 2022 Extreme piercing cleanses souls at Phuket vegetarian festival Taoist devotees had body parts pierced with objects ranging from skewers and swords to a model ship on Tuesday as Phuket's Vegetarian Festival returned from a two-year Covid-19 pandemic hiatus.
Dynamite News · Sep 27, 2022 Spike Protein Vaccines Effective Against Multiple COVID Variants: Study By IIT-Madras While further experimental verification is called for, the researchers believe that the present spike protein vaccinations are likely to be efficacious against circulating variants of Coronavirus. Read more on Dynamite News:
The New Daily · Sep 27, 2022 Countries welcome back Aussies and drop COVID-19 rules With COVID restrictions continuing to ease globally, here are some of the travel destinations Aussies can now enjoy.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2022 Inside Alex Stalock’s journey from myocarditis diagnosis to NHL comeback Stalock has played in just one NHL game since learning in November 2020 that COVID-19 had caused swelling in his heart. But with the Hawks this season, he’s hoping to become one of hockey’s best comeback stories.