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Another COVID-19 death as mask wearing 'strongly suggested' in indoor spaces

The ACT recorded a revised 1407 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Queensland Premier urges people to wear masks indoors to limit spread of COVID-19, AMA says mandate needed

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says wearing masks indoors will help save lives, but neither she nor acting Chief Health Officer Peter Aitken are advocating a return to a full mask mandate. The AMA says mandates are "likely to be necessary" as recommendations alone don't change behaviour.

ABC News

Most US businesses don’t want to make a public statement about abortion

When Russia invaded Ukraine, many businesses were quick to make statements and take action. And there were plenty of companies that made similar stands on COVID-19 vaccinations and racial equality. But a new report has found that when it comes to abortion, most companies are staying out of the debate.

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Why are there so many Omicron subvariants and why have BA.4 and BA.5 taken hold?

Is Covid changing more rapidly than other viruses? And what is BA.2.75? Your coronavirus questions answered

The Guardian - AU

Tripura CM Manik Saha tests positive for COVID-19

Asks people who came in contact with him to take precautions

The Hindu

COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap-up of Thursday's COVID-19 statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.

ABC News

When the experts say you should wear a mask, and what type

Given COVID cases are rising and likely underestimated, Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has strongly suggested people wear masks in indoor spaces.

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Brexit red tape: Bookings of UK musicians at EU’s biggest festivals crash by 45%

Exclusive: Figures seen as clear evidence of impact of ‘dud deal’ – now touring has recovered from Covid

The Independent UK

Virus shuts another big school

Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn School will suspend onsite classes and return to remote learning next week after more than 900 of its students recently contracted Covid-19.

Bangkok Post

City Hall opens new field hospitals

Bangkok City Hall has opened two new field hospitals with a total of 500 beds for Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms.

Bangkok Post

Recap of Wednesday's Biotech Catalysts - End of The Day Summary

Benzinga

Tesla beats profit estimates, keeps 50% target for output growth

Tesla Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates, reflecting the company’s progress in getting production back on track while tackling supply-chain hurdles and Covid lockdowns at its factory in China.

Tribune News Service

Experts still torn on throat swabbing

Other countries' health bureaus have advised the public to throat-swab when taking at-home tests, but not the US

Salon

Unvaccinated review – the most infuriating TV show of the year so far

Hannah Fry tries to change the minds of seven Covid vaccine refuseniks in this documentary … and you’ll need a saint’s patience to tolerate some of the responses

The Guardian - UK

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Queensland doctors call for mass vaccination hubs to return as COVID peak looms

Regional Queensland doctors are calling for the return of mass vaccination hubs across the state, to blunt the impact of rising COVID-19 numbers.

Newcastle Herald

Adding renewables to the power grid won't heal damage climate alone

At some stage, within that 28 years, the use of fossil fuels to produce energy will have to be terminated.

Daily Record

The morning symptom which means you should 'assume you have Covid'

A leading Covid scientist said twice as many people have coronavirus as the common cold.

Reuters

EU drops nearly all of its order for Valneva COVID vaccine

The European Commission has dropped nearly all of its order of 60 million doses of a new COVID-19 vaccine from French firm Valneva, the EU executive said on Wednesday, in a move that all but wipes out the shot's value for the company. The EU agreed in November last year…

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The Hindu

528 persons in Chennai test positive for COVID-19

State reports 2,116 fresh cases; active cases stood at 16,072

ABC News

As Victorians face another COVID-19 surge, mortality data shows how vaccinations are saving lives

As COVID becomes something Australians are exposed to each year, we'll think less about how many vaccine doses we've had and more about how we time them with waves of transmission, experts say.

ABC News

With COVID and influenza on the rise, how worried should pregnant women be?

COVID cases are on the rise and influenza is back with a vengeance, so how worried should pregnant women be about contracting "flurona"?

The Independent UK

Covid late in pregnancy linked to higher risk of premature birth

Experts say they did not find a connection to miscarriages, however

Nottingham Post

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway leaves show as husband Derek 'takes serious turn'

The presenter is also believed to have pulled out of her Smooth FM radio show

Football London

Antonio Conte told what Tottenham still need in transfer window after Yves Bissouma admission

Antonio Conte has added Yves Bissouma to his strong midfield but the former Brighton player may not be the answer to Tottenham's problems

AAP

Shortages put disability patients at risk

Disability workers are reporting being asked to postpone their leave and work excessive overtime to deal with staff shortages, exacerbated by COVID furloughs.

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