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Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16

Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed and the ease with which it can escape people's ability to handle the virus in the wake of months, if not years, of vaccines and herd immunity.

Bangkok Post

First person dies with new Covid variant as cases rise globally

First Arcturus fatality recorded in Thailand yesterday

The Independent UK

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WHO urges sides in Sudan conflict to open humanitarian corridor for medics

The World Health Organisation on Thursday urged both sides of the conflict in Sudan to halt fighting to allow those injured to get medical attention and to open a humanitarian passage for health workers, patients and ambulances.

Reuters

New Arcturus Covid variant has unique new symptom, research suggests

The strain has been found in a total of 29 countries

Nottingham Post

Fast-spreading Covid Arcturus may have unique symptom not seen in previous strains

Doctors have reported spotting a symptom that has not been seen in previous variants and sub-variants of coronavirus.

Daily Record

Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

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Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations

COVID-19 disrupted health care across the globe. causing the biggest drop in childhood vaccination rates in decades. UNICEF's latest estimates find that nearly 50 million children entirely missed out.

WEKU

Rapidly-spreading Arcturus Covid variant has unique symptom not seen in previous strains

The Arcturus variant is widespread in India and has been found in 29 countries - including the United States. Officials are keeping a close eye on the new variant which is said to be more transmissible

Daily Mirror

What is complex PTSD, and who gets it?

Kathy Griffin released a video talking about having C-PTSD. Here's what that means

Salon

Cholera cases are on the rise – and Europe shouldn't be complacent about the risk

Cholera, an infection that causes severe diarrhoea and can be deadly, is once more spreading in several low-income countries. In its latest update on the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that the global situation has further deteriorated in recent months.

The Conversation

Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

Sudan residents trapped in their basements as fighting intensifies: ‘They are attacking indiscriminately’

Many face dwindling supplies – while hospitals are being bombed, looted and occupied

The Independent UK

Sudan clash: Death toll reaches 270, over 2,600 injured

As many as 270 people have been killed and more than 2,600 have been injured in the unrest in Sudan, according to WHO officials citing Sudan's Ministry of Health Emergency Operations Center. Read further on Dynamite News:

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France 24

Safe havens? As some nations restrict access, a look at Europe’s abortion limits

As US states and nations such as Poland move towards restricting access to abortions, parts of Europe are seen as something of a safe haven for those looking to terminate pregnancies. However, a look at legislation across the continent shows vast discrepancies and how – even if the procedure is…

Glasgow Live

Arcturus - everything you need to know about the newest Covid strain

The latest Covid strain, said to be an Omicron sub-variant, Arcturus, may be up to 1.2 times more infectious that previous sub-variants, according to researchers.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO Warns Sudan’s Hospitals Running Out of Supplies, Staff

The World Health Organization's chief called on Tuesday for the parties in the conflict in Sudan to provide access to medical facilities to all those requiring care, warning that medical supplies and personnel in the capital are running low. "I want to be very clear: All parties must ensure unrestricted…

Reuters

WHO warns Sudan's hospitals running out of supplies, staff

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The Independent UK

Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

Wales Online

Covid vaccines 'save more than one million lives across Europe in two years'

World Health Organisation researchers analysed data on deaths and vaccinations and said the majority of lives saved were over 60

Irish Mirror

Air pollution can cause miscarriage and low sperm count, report finds

"Each breath we take contains a complex mixture of pollutants"

Al Jazeera

Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds

From foetal development to dementia, 10 years of studies show the adverse impact of air pollution.

The Conversation

Billions still lack access to safe drinking water – this is a global human rights catastrophe

Leaders and authorities recently gathered in New York for the first UN water conference in decades. The hope was that there would be some landmark breakthroughs to ensure that everyone had access to safe drinking water and sanitation.

The Independent UK

Sudan death toll nears 100 as satellite images show scale of Khartoum clashes

WHO-run hospitals treating injured civilians out of critical supplies

The Guardian - UK

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