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Health officials warn of new Covid strain 'Omicron Spawn' as symptoms listed

The prevalence of BF.7 has doubled in the United States over the past two weeks, rising from 0.8% to 1.7%

Irish Mirror

Pfizer says booster lifts antibodies for omicron variants

Pfizer Inc. and its German vaccine partner said their booster tailored to the latest omicron variants raised more antibodies against the dominant strains of COVID-19 when compared with the original shot designed to fight the form of the virus.

Tribune News Service

Pfizer, BioNTech Find Updated COVID Booster Protects against Omicron in Trial

Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech said their COVID-19 vaccine booster, adapted for the BA.4 and the BA.5 subvariants of Omicron, generated a strong immune response and was well-tolerated in testing on humans. With the results, which the companies described as consistent with preclinical data, the partners are following up…

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Omicron boosters are now available for American kids. Many won't get them.

Uptake of this version of the booster will likely remain low for kids, unless there's a wintertime surge of new cases.

Axios

COVID-19 rapid tests can breed confusion – here's how to make sense of the results and what to do, according to 3 testing experts

As fall temperatures set in, cold and flu season gets into full swing and holiday travel picks up, people will undoubtedly have questions about COVID-19 testing. Is this the year people can finally return to large gatherings for traditional celebrations? What role does testing play when deciding whether to go…

The Conversation

How long can you test positive for Covid and when are you infectious?

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

The Independent UK

‘Record summer bounce back’ for easyJet – but disruption costs airline £75m

Airline blames Omicron, Ukraine and ‘industry-wide issues’ for flight cancellations

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Nine Covid-19 symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated — and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK

FDA authorizes COVID omicron boosters for kids 5 and up

COVID-19 vaccine makers Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. received U.S. regulatory clearances for their omicron-targeted boosters for children as young as 5.

Tribune News Service

Omicron boosters for kids 5-12 are cleared by the CDC

Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, modified to target today's most common and contagious variant. The latest move may expand protection before an expected winter wave.

WEKU

FDA, CDC authorize COVID-19 Omicron booster shots for kids

The booster shots are now authorized for children as young as 5 years old.

Axios

FDA clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

The U.S. is about to offer updated COVID-19 booster shots to kids as young as 5

The Independent UK

People vaccinated against Covid share common symptom after testing positive

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

The Independent UK

Nine Covid-19 symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated — and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

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The Independent UK

How long can you test positive for Covid and when are you infectious?

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

The Independent UK

Nine Covid-19 symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated — and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

ABC News

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly downplayed long COVID while justifying end of isolation requirements, medical specialist says

Academic Pippa Yeoman is among a number of Australians, including a leading medical specialist, accusing the chief medical officer of downplaying the threat posed by long COVID while justifying the end of national isolation requirements.

The Conversation

How should we manage COVID without rules? Keep testing and stay home when positive

Changes to Australia’s isolation rules, which come into effect on Friday October 14, remove the mandate for people to isolate if they test positive for COVID.

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How long can you test positive for Covid and when are you infectious? - OLD

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

Bangkok Post

Singapore variants 'not here yet'

The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has denied the new BQ.1.1 and XBB variants from Singapore have entered Thailand yet while urging people not to panic and continue with routine protection.

The Guardian - AU

Petrol forecast to reach up to $2.15 a litre; Dutton blames Labor for defence cost blowout – as it happened

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Australian adults can now get Moderna's Omicron COVID-19 booster. Here's what we know

How can we get the new two-in-one COVID booster, what's in it, and how much protection does it provide?

The Independent UK

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for after catching virus?

UK weathered fifth wave of infections earlier this summer driven by new Omicron variants but coronavirus continues to linger this autumn

The Independent UK

Nine Covid-19 symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated — and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

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