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Coronavirus reinfection: A doctor reveals THREE BA.5 Omicron symptoms she experienced, says 'don't have long COVID'

The BA.5 subvariant of Omicron has been driving a surge in coronavirus cases in several countries, including India. It has also been declared a dominant variant in the US by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Times of India

Young Scottish man who cares for orphaned brothers diagnosed with terminal cancer

Jamie Murray, who has lived in Ladybank, Fife, all his life was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer and the disease has spread from his colon to the lining of his stomach just weeks after experiencing symptoms

Edinburgh Live

Bird flu warning as locals told to stay away from seriously ill swans

Two cygnets are suspected to have fallen ill from bird flu at the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton, Devon, with rangers urging members of the public to avoid touching them

Daily Mirror

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Charlie Bird in 'much happier place' and no longer afraid of dying as he gives emotional update

The former RTE journalist was diagnosed with motor neurone's disease in 2021 and has kept the public informed of his highs and lows in his life since that day

Irish Mirror

Monkeypox: How is it different from chickenpox?

Although the two diseases share many symptoms, there are several key differences

The Independent UK

How worried should you be about monkeypox?

More than 2,208 cases of rare tropical virus now confirmed in UK

The Independent UK

Where did monkeypox come from?

As of 21 July 2022, there are 2,208 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK

The Independent UK

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Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

The Independent UK

Commentary: Herd immunity against COVID-19 is unlikely. But we aren’t powerless

“A man has got to know his limitations.” That is one of the memorable phrases uttered by “Dirty Harry” Callahan, the fictional police inspector played by Clint Eastwood. Today, the world is learning its limitations in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the most important lesson is that a key strategy…

Chicago Tribune

No new daily COVID cases in Macau for first time in over a month

Authorities in Macau reported no new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday for the first time since mid-June, after the city's worst outbreak of the disease led to a 12-day closure of casinos and locked down most of the world's biggest gambling hub.

Reuters

Lyme disease: How do you get it and what are the symptoms?

The rare illness can induce flu-like symptoms and even long-term joint problems

The Independent UK

What is ‘Centaurus’? New fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK

WA opposition slams McGowan government's plan to use emergency personnel to stop FMD outbreaks

The WA opposition says plans to deploy police and firefighters to combat potential outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease will place further pressure on already "overstretched" emergency services.

ABC News

Covid warning over symptom of new strain that affects sufferers at night

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

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Foot-and-mouth disease: how Indonesia is trying to control the outbreak by the end of the year

Threat of FMD is biggest for Indonesia’s smallholder farms where families’ entire livelihoods are at stake and access to vaccine can be a problem

Bangkok Post

Monkeypox screenings hiked but not alert level

The Ministry of Public Health will not yet declare monkeypox a "serious communicable disease" under Thailand's 2015 Communicable Disease Act but it will boost screenings for the disease.

The Independent UK

‘Silent killer’ disease researchers to receive £4.4m drug trial funding

Experts will aim to develop new treatments for Chagas disease, which can kill victims without them knowing they were infected.

AAP

ADF not on foot and mouth standby: Watt

The federal agriculture minister says the involvement of the defence force is "very unlikely" should an Australian outbreak of foot and mouth occur.

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Recap Of Tuesday's Biotech Catalysts - End of The Day Summary

European Commission (EC) has approved AbbVie’s (NYSE:ABBV) lead asset RINVOQ (upadacitinib 45 mg [induction dose] and 15 mg and 30 mg [maintenance doses]) for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. AbbVie shares traded in a range of $150.33 to $153.56 on a day volume…

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Foot-and-mouth disease's potential spread by tourists feared on Cape York

Graziers living along the northernmost tip of the Australian mainland say they are deeply concerned about the threat of the devastating disease being brought into the area by tourists or its porous border with PNG.

Los Angeles Times

Fears of more long COVID, a ‘mass disabling event’ as variants rip through California

LOS ANGELES — As highly infectious omicron subvariants continue to fuel a new coronavirus wave, there is growing concern about long COVID, in which symptoms or increased risk of illness can persist for months or even years.

The Independent UK

Ashley Judd says she can ‘understand’ mother Naomi Judd was in ‘pain’ prior to her death

The 54-year-old actor said she hopes her mother “let go of any guilt or shame” about her parenting when she died

Dublin Live

Government to use smallpox vaccine on people 'at risk' to fight monkeypox outbreak

People considered to be at high risk of the disease will be eligible for the vaccine

The Conversation

Why declaring monkeypox a global health emergency is a preventative step -- not a reason for panic

Countries that are members of the United Nations are obligated to report cases of unusual diseases that have the potential to become global health threats. In May 2022, more than a dozen countries in Europe, the Americas and other regions of the world that had never before had cases of…

Al Jazeera

British agencies secure funds to develop standard monkeypox tools

CEPI allocated $375,000 just a few days after the WHO declared the disease a global health emergency.

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