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UK scientists warn of urgent need for action on vaccines to head off autumn Covid wave

Expert fear that new variants will emerge and stress the need to prepare the best drugs to combat it

The Guardian - UK

New ultra-contagious omicron subvariants worsening California coronavirus wave

LOS ANGELES — The growing dominance of two new ultra-contagious omicron subvariants is prolonging a wave of coronavirus cases in California and sparking growing concerns from health officials that coming weeks could see significant spread and increased hospitalizations.

Los Angeles Times

The nine North East areas with highest Covid infection rates as cases rise across UK

Parts of County Durham, Sunderland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland have recorded a rise in Covid cases over a seven–day period ending June 26

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When are you most contagious with Covid and what is the incubation period?

After two years of the pandemic, many wonder how contagious the virus still is and how likely they are to catch it

Evening Standard

The Daily Biotech Pulse: FDA Wants Omicron-Targeted COVID-19 Boosters, Provention Bio Clears Hits Hurdle For Diabetes Prevention Drug, Oxford Biomedica, AstraZeneca Strike Vaccine Pact

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga

COVID cases up by more than 30% in Britain last week

The number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30% in the last week, with cases largely driven by the super infectious omicron variants

The Independent UK

UK Covid infections jump by more than half a million in a week with hospital admissions also up

Highest number of infections since late April recorded

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FDA Expert Panel Favors COVID-19 Boosters Targeting Omicron BA.4, BA.5 Subvariants

The FDA's independent experts voted to include a SARS-CoV-2 omicron component in COVID-19 vaccines that would be used for boosters in the U.S. beginning in fall 2022. The panel has advised manufacturers to develop modified vaccines that add an omicron BA.4/5 spike protein component to the current vaccine composition to create a…

Benzinga

Wales sees sharp rise in Covid infection rate due to new Omicron variants

There has also been an increase in the number of Covid cases in intensive care

Wales Online

Warning as UK Covid-19 cases soar 32% to 2.3 million with new variants blamed

Signs of an increase in intensive care admissions as growth of BA.4 and BA.5 variants fuels rise in all ages

Wales Online

UK Covid infections rise by more than 30 per cent in a week

The current spike is being fuelled by more infectious Omicron sub-variants

Evening Standard

Where’s the herd immunity? Our research shows why Covid is still wreaking havoc

‘Living with the virus’ is proving much harder than the early vaccine success suggested, says professor of immunology Danny Altmann

The Guardian - UK

Covid-19 infections in UK jump by more than half a million in a week

Total infections are now at levels last seen in late April.

The Independent UK

One in 18 Scots had Covid last week as estimated virus cases increase again

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that around 288,200 people in Scotland had the virus in the week ending June 24.

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The Independent UK

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK

Covid expert says new wave of infections is about to hit New York City

‘This is likely the beginning of a BA.5 wave’

WEKU

FDA says COVID boosters for the fall must target newer omicron types

With immunity waning and the super-contagious omicron family of variants getting better at dodging protection, the Food and Drug Administration decided boosters intended for fall needed an update.

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COVID cases up almost 18% worldwide as omicron variants run rampant

While vaccinations have greatly cut down on hospitalizations and deaths, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again around the world.

The Independent UK

Tweaked COVID boosters in US must target newer omicron types

U.S. regulators are telling COVID-19 vaccine makers to tweak any booster doses intended for fall so they protect against the newest omicron relatives

Wales Online

Older Covid-19 patients in hospital on the rise in England

The growing prevalence of the virus is likely to cause fresh disruption to public services

The Independent UK

Covid-19 hospital admissions among older age groups continue to rise

The growing prevalence of the virus could cause fresh disruption to public services.

Benzinga

US Government Calls For Additional Doses Of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) have announced a new vaccine supply agreement with the U.S. government. Under the agreement, the U.S. government will receive 105 million doses (30 µg, 10 µg and 3 µg). This may include adult omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccines, subject to the FDA authorization. The doses are planned to be delivered…

Chicago Sun-Times

COVID vaccination reboot coming this fall to add tweaks for new coronavirus variants

The FDA will have to decide the exact recipe. But expect a combination shot that adds protection against omicron or some of its newer relatives to the original vaccine.

Daily Record

Jason Leitch 'concerned' over rise in covid cases as he issues face covering guidance

The latest figures published on Friday by the Office for National Statistics revealed that one in 20 people in Scotland currently have the virus.

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