COVID reinfections could be more severe for some – but overall evidence doesn't give us cause for concern The COVID pandemic has been going on for well over two years now. During this time, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) has slowly mutated, allowing it to evade the immune system enough to infect people many times. The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022
Current covid guidance and what to do if you test positive for coronavirus While it is no longer a legal requirement to isolate, the government is still issuing public health guidance Manchester Evening News · Jun 27, 2022
Should you get a COVID-19 booster shot now or wait until fall? Two immunologists help weigh the options While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, it has become clear that the protection offered by the current vaccines wanes over time. This necessitates the use of booster shots that are safe and effective in enhancing the immune response against the virus and extending… The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022
Novak Djokovic won’t get Covid vaccine to enter US Open Djokovic missed the Australian Open after being deported for not having been vaccinated and will not be allowed to compete at the US Open for the same reason The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
China's Clover says its Covid booster shot candidate lifts antibody against Omicron BEIJING: China's Clover Biopharmaceuticals said on Monday a booster shot of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate significantly increased antibody response against the Omicron coronavirus variant from levels seen after two primary shots. Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022
Wimbledon queue: When does it open each day and what tickets are available? The queue is the only opportunity many tennis fans get to buy a ticket Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022
Preparing your tax return? Here are the COVID-19 tax deductions you may not have heard about The clock is ticking towards the end of the financial year, which means it's time to start preparing your tax return. Here are some COVID-era deductions. The New Daily · Jun 27, 2022
How to access Covid tests in Scotland amid fears of 'new wave' of virus The Office for National Statistics has estimated that one in 20 people had Covid in the week ending June 17. Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022
Zak Crawley is backed by England but has one Test to save his spot Morning rain delayed England’s charge for an improbable, exhilarating 3-0 series win. But whether they secured the 113 runs required to win this Test or not, the overwhelming expectation was that — barring late injuries or a change of heart — they would instantly name an unchanged squad for Friday’s… Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022
I got Covid and it felt like my head had turned into a lava lamp It was my first experience of coronavirus having managed to avoid it for most of the pandemic - it was no picnic Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022
Nearly all children at secondary schools have Covid antibodies, figures show The survey data was released today Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022
Aer Lingus apologises after cancelled flights causes major disruption to and from Dublin Airport Some passengers have said they were only notified their flight was cancelled three hours before it was due to take off Dublin Live · Jun 27, 2022
Current Covid rules in Scotland - what happens if you test positive and symptoms The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated that around one in 20 people had Covid in the last week. Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022 Apprentice star 'ghosted' at airport twice after flying thousands of miles for dates David Stevenson, fired by Sir Alan Sugar on The Apprentice in 2015, flew more than 1,000 miles back from Spain to the UK for two separate first dates, only to be ghosted on both occasions
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Nearly all secondary pupils have Covid antibodies – survey Study finds more primary parents are wary of vaccinating their child against Covid than in 2021.
Edinburgh Live · Jun 27, 2022 East Lothian mum launches last-ditch bid to save threatened church for community Whitecraig's Gala committee members are upset about the sale of the St John's Church building and have called on the Schurch of Scotland to give them a chance to keep the premises in the community.
Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022 Editorial: Smoke and mirrors: On the FDA’s nicotine and vaping rulings Count us fans of the Food and Drug Administration’s historic push to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes, which, in concert with a proposed ban on menthol-flavored cancer sticks, promises to liberate millions of Americans from deadly addiction. Cigarette smoking is responsible for nearly a half-million deaths in America per year,…
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 How do I know if my flight will be cancelled and what are my rights? Airlines have been told to cut services now to avoid chaos later
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022 Novak Djokovic resigned to US Open fate as he prepares for Wimbledon title defence Novak Djokovic is set to miss a second Grand Slam event in 2022, with his continued refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19 likely to scupper his US Open plans
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022 NHS patients given chance to travel for surgery to cut waiting list by end of July South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre has treated 17 patients from the South West of England so far
Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022 Post-pandemic declaration this Friday, not endemic NONTHABURI: The Public Health Ministry will declare the country to be in a post-pandemic Covid-19 stage on Friday, as the disease will likely cause only small and medium clusters from now, health permanent secretary Kiattiphum Wongrajit said on Monday.
ABC News · Jun 27, 2022 South Australia's major COVID vaccination hubs at Wayville and Playford are set to close Two of South Australia's mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics are set to close their doors as demand falls for shots.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022 ‘You get goosebumps from the data’: hopes rise for new malaria vaccine The disease is a leading killer of under fives across Africa. But trials for a new vaccine suggest an end to the death toll could be in sight
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2022 Mayank Agarwal to join Indian Test squad in England as cover for Rohit Sharma Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19