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Deadly ambulance ramping at Victorian hospitals was on the rise before COVID-19, study finds

New research shows long ambulance offload times in Victoria increased from 2015 to 2019, and patients who faced longer wait times faced a higher risk of dying within the next 30 days.

ABC News

Man in 50s dies with COVID-19, as ACT sets another hospitalisation record

The ACT recorded 1250 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Maharashtra: Vidarbha’s Covid cases in June cross 2,000-mark; 1 death so far

NAGPUR: With 168 new Covid cases and 62 recoveries, Vidarbha’s caseload crossed the 2,000-mark for the month of June on Wednesday.

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TGA paves way for under-fives vaccine

The TGA has given approval for Pfizer to submit an application for extending the use of its COVID vaccine to children under five years of age.

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Nagpur: Kids back in class but education department yet to decide on vax camp plan

NAGPUR: The education department and private schools have not responded to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s proposal to organize Covid vaccination camps on their premises for the 12-14 and 15-17 age group.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Crowd a concern as Raths set to roll out of pandemic shadow after three years

KOLKATA/SERAMPORE: Organizers of the three major raths or chariots in the state - Iskcon in Kolkata, Iskcon in Mayapur and Mahesh in Serampore - expect a record turnout at this year's festival with no restrictions like the past Covid years. Keeping in mind the stampede-like situation near a temple in…

The Times of India

Doctors treat first UK patient in COVID ‘super donor’ blood trial

Reopened trial to look at whether plasma with high levels of antibodies can help save lives of immunosuppressed

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Covid-19: Test 2% of international flyers at airport, says Union health ministry

NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry in its revised surveillance strategy has advised all states to conduct random screening for Covid-19 of 2% of the passengers of each incoming international flight. Passengers testing positive need to be advised isolation and clinically managed based on the prevailing guidelines.

The Times of India

NSW free flu shots extended amid low uptake for children

The plea for flu jabs comes as Hunter health authorities say they're fighting a "perfect storm" of flu and COVID.

Newcastle Herald

Ludhiana: 1 dies of Covid, 39 test positive

LUDHIANA: A resident of Ludhiana died of Covid and 39 tested positive here on Wednesday. Besides, nine patients from outside the district too were confirmed here to have contracted the virus.

The Times of India

Eurockéennes French rock festival returns after two years of Covid

The Eurockéennes festival, which takes place in Belfort in eastern France, is back from Thursday, 30 June with a concert by British band Muse. The concert has been cancelled for the past two years because of Covid.

Radio France Internationale

Elmo, 3, joins youngest Americans in getting vaccinated

Elmo got a COVID-19 vaccine

The Independent UK

Australia can help ensure the biggest mine in PNG's history won't leave a toxic legacy

The COVID pandemic slowed mining operations across the Pacific. But as economic activity returns, an Australia-based company is poised to pursue what would be the largest mine in Papua New Guinea’s history.

The Conversation

As COVID-19 restrictions and public emergency declarations ease, life doesn't go back to normal for everyone

With the end of the public health emergency declaration, more mask mandates will be dropped from Friday in Tasmania — but for many, life won't return to "normal".

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Triple vaccination seems to reduce the chance of long COVID – but we still need to prepare for a jump in cases

COVID might be the largest mass casualty event in Australian history. And with one in 20 people with COVID still experiencing symptoms three months later, long COVID might even become Australia’s most significant cause of longer-term disability.

ABC News

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

Despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus, many of the state's last COVID-19 restrictions have eased.

ABC News

What to do if you test positive for COVID-19? Here's the symptoms, the isolation rules and how to report a RAT

There's more than 30,000 reported cases of COVID-19 in Australia every day but the rules are now more relaxed than the first two years of the pandemic.

Belfast Live

Cost-of-living crisis: Rising costs "worse than Covid" for hospitality as NI restaurants close

Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster said the industry is battling rising supply and labour costs

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Ted Cruz criticizes Elmo for ‘aggressively’ advocating COVID vaccine for kids in ‘Sesame Street’

Elmo, the beloved red Muppet character on the long-running children’s television show “Sesame Street,” is now vaccinated against COVID-19 — but not everyone is happy.

Chronicle Live

Married Wallsend pensioner flashed genitals at woman as she walked down street

Sidney Hulme, who has a previous conviction for similar offending, was on his first trip out alone after Covid-19 lockdowns when he exposed himself

Miami Herald

In briefing Congress, Fla. surgeon general admits state decision could limit vaccine access to kids

In a briefing to a congressional subcommittee Tuesday, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo confirmed that the state decision to block county health departments from obtaining COVID-19 vaccines for young children may prohibit an estimated 30,000 disadvantaged kids from obtaining access to the vaccines.

Daily Record

Music fans in for treat as Cumnock Tryst set to deliver packed line-up

The festival will be back in front of live audiences this year following its enforced Covid absence.

Reuters

Luggage piles join long airport lines in fresh woes for summer travel

Piles of luggage beside baggage belts in airports from Canada to Europe are driving further demand for ground handlers, and adding to summer travel chaos as airlines scramble to bring back workers lost during COVID-19.

The Guardian - UK

Thomas to spearhead ‘super-strong’ Ineos Grenadiers at Tour de France

Geranit Thomas, the 2018 Tour winner who recently claimed the Tour de Suisse title, will be supported by Daniel Martínez and Adam Yates

USAFacts

Eight ways the pandemic affected American life in data

Government data shows how COVID-19 intersected with everything from the economy to how people watch television.

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