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First case of highly infectious BQ.1 variant found in Thailand

The first case of Omicron's highly transmissible and immune-evasive descendant called BQ.1 has been detected in Thailand, according to the Centre for Medical Genomics at Ramathibodi Hospital.

Bangkok Post

Lab 'playing with fire' after creating new hybrid Covid strain 'with 80% kill rate'

Boston University scientists combined Omicron with the original Wuhan Covid strain to make a hybrid which killed 80% of the mice it was tested on, as experts warn such research needs better accountability

Daily Mirror

Boston University COVID researchers combine omicron spike protein with original virus, test strain on mice

BOSTON — Boston University COVID researchers have combined the omicron variant spike protein with the original virus, testing the created strain on mice “to help fight against future pandemics,” according to BU.

Boston Herald

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Covid virtue signalling promises false certainty

There is no greater fool than the one who says the Covid-19 pandemic is over.

Newsroom.co.nz

Omicron’s ‘grandchildren’ could dominate Covid cases this winter, experts warn

According to latest figures one in 35 people in England now have the virus

The Independent UK

Slate of COVID variants could drive winter surge

XBB, another mutated version of Omicron, may be best suited to evade immune protections.

Axios

Could Rishi Sunak replace Liz Truss as PM?

Richmond MP struggled to convince fellow Tories he was right man to lead economic revival this summer but his dire warnings have been entirely vindicated by disastrous and short-lived reign of Liz Truss

The Independent UK

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Covid winter boosters, new vaccines and why side effects may be different

Everybody over 50 is invited for a winter coronavirus jab but not everybody will get the new dual/bivalent vaccines that target multiple strains

Chronicle Live

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

The Independent UK

New Omicron sub-variants detected

Two people who recently arrived in Thailand from abroad tested positive for Omicron's immune-evasive XBB sub-variant, according to the Department of Medical Science.

Bangkok Post

Ask the Doctors: Omicron variant COVID-19 boosters are now recommended for all

More than 90% of new COVID9 cases nationwide are being caused by infection with the omicron variant. So it’s a relief that there’s a tool to fight that.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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Bangkok Post

DDC keeps eye on 8 provinces

Eight provinces, including Bangkok, are still under surveillance for new Covid-19 infections and deaths associated with the virus, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Sunday.

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

The Independent UK

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

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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

Daily Mirror

UK Covid cases jump 30% in a week to 1.7million as 10 worst Omicron hotspots revealed

he latest ONS survey data estimates that 1.7 million people would have tested positive for Covid in the week up to September 29

The Denver Post

Colorado’s omicron booster shot campaign picking up after slow start

DENVER — Uptake of new boosters targeting variants of omicron is slowly increasing, in a change from the days when getting a COVID-19 vaccine appointment felt like a competitive sport.

Tribune News Service

California’s COVID-19 decline starts to slow, as new variants spread in US and Europe

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After steady decline since mid-July, some metrics of COVID-19 spread are showing early signs of plateauing in California, as transmission has begun to trend upward once again in some parts of the world.

Bangkok Post

Airports step up Covid surveillance on arrivals from Hong Kong, Singapore

Health officials at airports are conducting random Covid-19 tests on passengers with respiratory symptoms from Hong Kong and Singapore to detect Omicron's new XBB subvariant, according to disease control authorities.

The Independent UK

UK Covid-19 infections jump 31% with ‘notable rise’ among elderly

Levels are still below the peak reached during the Omicron BA.4/BA/5 wave in the summer.

The Independent UK

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