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Three most common Covid symptoms to watch out for as cases reach record high

Scientists behind the ZOE Covid Study estimate that one in 15 people in the UK currently has Covid

Chronicle Live

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

The Independent UK

Covid spike prompts health chief warning governments should 'consider reintroducing' masks and other measures

WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Covid is "nowhere near over" amid the emergence of the BA.4 and BA.5 variants.

Daily Record

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Outbreaks from animals in Africa surge by 60% in last decade

The World Health Organization says that the number of outbreaks of diseases that jumped from animals to humans in Africa has jumped by more than 60% in the last decade, a worrying sign the planet could face increased animal-borne diseases like monkeypox, Ebola and coronavirus in the future

The Independent UK

Father of teen who drowned in sea off Dublin says friends did everything they could trying to save him

"The water was too strong for him and he was carried away. He was with four friends and they did everything they could to save him.

Irish Mirror

Twitter down for Irish and worldwide users in major outage

Users in the UK are also reporting issues with the social network

Irish Mirror

Love Island fans say Jacques O'Neill was on their flight home from Spain but wasn't what they expected

"It was a complete shock to everyone there, the whole airport couldn’t believe it."

Irish Mirror

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WHO advises against use of two common prescription medicines for non-severe Covid

'Paracetamol is usually recommended as the first-line of treatment for most people'

Irish Mirror

These Brazilian besties are inventing an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world

Pfizer and Moderna have refused to divulge details of how to make their cutting-edge COVID shots. Here's what two scientists — and longtime best friends — are doing about it.

WEKU

The Sputnik V conundrum

Why the Supreme Court could have heard the plea seeking modification of the Indian government’s COVID-19 policy

The Hindu

Covid pandemic 'nowhere near over' says health chief as he urges masks to be brought back

As Covid-19 cases and deaths rise once again, World Health Organisation director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged governing bodies to bring back restrictive measures.

Chronicle Live

'Bring back face masks' urges WHO chief as Covid deaths increase

WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the pandemic is 'nowhere near over'

Wales Online

Explainer-What is the BA.5 variant and why does it seem to be reinfecting so many people with COVID-19?

BA.5, part of the Omicron family, is the latest coronavirus variant to cause widespread waves of infection globally.

Reuters

Colon cancer linked to nitrates in charcuterie, French authorities confirm

Additives used to prolong the shelf life of cold cuts increase risk of cancer

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

WHO chief urges 'bring back face masks' as Covid pandemic 'nowhere near over'

As Covid-19 cases and deaths rise, the WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged governments to bring back measures as the pandemic is 'nowhere near over'

The New Daily

No more pink ham? French report finds link between meat curing additive and bowel cancer

An additive used to cure meats like ham could soon be restricted in France following a fresh report from the country's health agency.

The Independent UK

With 30% jump in Covid cases in two weeks, WHO says pandemic ‘nowhere near over’

Covid pandemic remains a public health emergency of international concern, says WHO

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

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360info

IP hinders access to affordable drugs for all

Changes to a global agreement allowing compulsory licensing of COVID-19 vaccines do nothing to improve access in developing economies. Cost is still a barrier.

Manchester Evening News

What to eat when you have Covid-19 and the foods to avoid

Experts say a good diet can help your body recover from Covid-19 quickly - here's what foods you should eat, and the ones to avoid

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO Says COVID-19 Remains a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that COVID-19 remains a global emergency, nearly 2-1/2 years after it was first declared. The Emergency Committee, made up of independent experts, said in a statement that rising cases, ongoing viral evolution and pressure on health services in a number of countries meant…

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a non-party political issue’: banning the weedkiller glyphosate

The WHO declared it a probable human carcinogen in 2015 and 70-80 UK councils have turned to chemical-free options

Reuters

WHO says COVID-19 remains a global health emergency

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that COVID-19 remains a global emergency, nearly 2-1/2 years after it was first declared.

The Independent UK

How the UK’s rising Covid cases compare to other countries

Omicron sub-variants driving up infections across world, WHO director-general warns

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand reports second monkeypox case, unrelated to first

Authorities say the case is in a returned traveller who is now isolating, and is not linked to the first

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