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The Hindu

Exotic pet craze leads to rise in number of snakebites recorded in Britain

Of those bitten, 15 had severe symptoms

Wales Online

With Greater Manchester in the midst of an ‘ozone pollution episode’, should the region change how it monitors air quality?

Clean Cities Campaign says the city-region should be striving to use WHO guidelines.

Manchester Evening News

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The Mancunian Way: Ozone pollution episode

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Manchester Evening News

Things to know about the dreaded Marburg virus disease

As cases are reported in Ghana, here’s a look at the disease, its symptoms and ways of preventing the illness.

Al Jazeera

What is Marburg virus and how does it spread?

Certain strains of the virus can kill up to 88 per cent of infected people

The Independent UK

What is the Marburg virus and is it spreading as 2 patients die from Ebola-like disease

Two people in Ghana have died from the highly infectious Marburg virus. Here's what you need to know about the virus, including its symptoms and whether it has spread so far

Daily Mirror

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Covid: European governments must urgently boost monitoring, WHO says

‘Waiting for autumn will be too late,’ says regional director as Omicron variants drive surge in cases

The Guardian - UK

Hospitalisation rates double as COVID cases triple across Europe

The World Health Organization warns pandemic is not over as European countries largely abandon coronavirus restrictions.

Al Jazeera

WHO's methodology for estimating COVID-19 deaths unscientific, says Centre

The WHO has projected an estimate of about 47 lakh excess deaths in India associated directly or indirectly with the COVID-19 pandemic, between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021

The Hindu

Why are drug names so long and complicated? A pharmacist explains the logic behind the nomenclature

At some point in your life, you’ll likely find yourself with a prescription from your doctor to fill. While it’s important to keep track of all the medications you’re taking, that can be hard to do when the names of so many of these drugs are difficult to pronounce and…

The Conversation

How to keep cool and safe in a heatwave

As temperatures keep rising around the world, we look at some ways to keep safe.

Al Jazeera

WHO: COVID triples across Europe, hospitalizations double

The World Health Organization says coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe in the past six weeks, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally

The Independent UK

New Covid variants: How many strains are in circulation and on the rise around the world?

Omicron sub-variants driving up coronavirus cases in UK and being monitored closely

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Europe must act now or risk tougher COVID measures later - WHO official

European nations must accelerate vaccine uptake and bring back mask wearing to tackle a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by an Omicron offshoot and avoid stricter measures later in the year, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Act Now in Europe, or Risk Stricter COVID Measures Later, Says WHO Official

With an Omicron offshoot spearheading a burgeoning COVID-19 wave in Europe, countries need to accelerate vaccine uptake and bring back measures such as mask wearing to avoid stricter measures as autumn and winter approach, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official warned on Tuesday. In an interview with Reuters, WHO…

Daily Record

What is Covid 'Centaurus' variant? New 'fast-spreading' strain explained as it arrives in UK

Here is everything you need to know about the 'Centaurus' Covid-19 strain.

The Independent UK

What is ‘Centaurus’? New fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

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Wales Online

Ghana confirms two cases of deadly Ebola-like Marburg virus

The disease is spread to people by fruit bats

ABC News

Firefighter with cancer urges colleagues to get serious about PPE and regular blood tests

Earlier this month the WHO announced firefighting a cancer-causing profession, and one former firey now battling the disease urges others to get regular health checks and wear PPE.

Chronicle Live

Seven common sunscreen mistakes and how to avoid them

A third of people don't bother with protection at all and those who do are probably not using it properly, according to research

Daily Mirror

Marburg virus: Fears over new outbreak after 2 people killed by Ebola-like disease

Marburg virus is transmitted to people by fruit bats and spreads among humans via bodily fluids and contact with materials such as bedding and clothes

Inverse

Exercising only on the weekends has surprising health benefits

A study finds that those who exercise over the week and those who work out on weekends for the same duration and intensity both have reduced mortality risk.

Dynamite News

India reports second confirmed Monkeypox case from Kerala

India reported the second confirmed Monkeypox case Kannur district on Monday, confirmed officials from Union Health Ministry and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Read more on Dynamite News

The Independent UK

Marburg virus: Ghana confirms two cases of highly infectious disease

Total of 98 people now under quarantine as suspected contact cases

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