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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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Denver Post

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.

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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.

Bangkok Post

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

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

Warning of new Covid strain 'Omicron Spawn' - here are the symptoms

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

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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

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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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

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

Tribune News Service

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.

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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.

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

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

The Independent UK

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

The Times of India

Coronavirus: India's first antidote against COVID 'VINCOV-19' ready for phase 3 clinical trial

The phase 3 clinical trial of the first antidote against COVID, VINCOV-19, is expected to begin soon as the drug is ready for market authorization. VINCOV-19 is a joint effort of the University of Hyderabad (UoH), the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and VINS Bioproducts Limited.

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

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