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Covaxin trials in U.S. put on hold

WHO had announced suspension of the vaccine supplies through UN procurement agencies

The Hindu

WHO: COVID cases, deaths in Africa drop to lowest levels yet

The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic began, marking the longest decline yet seen in the disease

The Independent UK

What's the new Omicron XE variant and should I be worried?

It seems every few weeks we hear about a new COVID variant, and it’s hard to know how concerned we ought to be.

The Conversation

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No sign yet of sub-variants

Two new Omicron sub-variants, BA.4 and BA.5, still have not been detected in Thailand, Ramathibodi Hospital's Centre for Medical Genomics (CMG) says.

Bangkok Post

What we know about COVID-19 variant XE

XE may be more contagious than BA.2 — but its spike protein isn't different. Here's why that's a good thing

Salon

WHO chief: World treats crises differently depending on race

Referencing the Tigray crisis, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says world ‘is not treating the human race the same way’.

Al Jazeera

Why do some people not catch COVID? What do we know about long COVID? Here are some of your common questions answered

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Everything we know about four new Covid variants identified in the UK

Several new variants are being closely monitored in the UK

Bristol Post

WHO chief: Focus on Ukraine shows bias against Black lives

The head of the World Health Organization slammed the global community for its almost singular focus on the war in Ukraine, arguing that crises elsewhere, including in his home country of Ethiopia, are not being given equal consideration possibly because the people suffering are not white

The Independent UK

Zika virus transmission and symptoms as study reveals danger of mutation

Latest research has revealed that a single mutation could Zika virus much more infectious and dangerous. Here's what you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease, including how it is transmitted and its symptoms

Daily Mirror

WHO: COVID Cases and Deaths Fall for 3rd Consecutive Week

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported to the World Health Organization fell for a third consecutive week, a trend likely helped by the dismantling of testing and surveillance programs. In its latest weekly report on the pandemic, issued late Tuesday, the UN health agency said the more…

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WHO: COVID cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported to the World Health Organization has fallen for a third consecutive week

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant as hundreds of cases found in UK

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

The Independent UK

Continuing to monitor 'several descendent lineages' of Omicron variant: WHO

WHO said that it is working with scientists to further assess the characteristics of these lineages and their public health implications.

The Hindu

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Inverse

Why did the CDC get so much about Covid-19 wrong?

In this edition of Inverse Daily, find out about the consequences of the CDC and the WHO's initial Covid-19 messaging, an interstellar meteor dividing the science community, and more.

The Hindu

Data | How did COVID affect TB treatment in India?

Restrictions on movement, the risks involved in going to healthcare facilities, and the diversion of hospital resources for COVID-19 treatment hindered those with TB from getting diagnosed and treated

The Independent UK

New Omicron variants explained: Everything we know after Covid cases found in UK

Cases of BA.4 have been found in the UK, while BA.5 cases have been reported in both South Africa and Botswana

Tribune News Service

WHO tracking ‘a few dozen’ cases of two new COVID-19 variants

The World Health Organization is keeping an eye on two new strains of COVID-19 that have popped up around the world.

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Daily Mirror

'It's time to tighten up rules on baby food package claims - it's confusing parents'

Dr Miriam Stoppard argues that more stringent regulation is needed over the claims made on baby food packaging because it is leaving parents confused

Evening Standard

Two new Omicron Covid sub-variants being tracked by WHO

Only a few dozen cases of BA.4 and BA.5 have been reported to the global GISAID database

The Independent UK

Two new Omicron sub-variants under investigation, says WHO

Both BA.4 and BA.5 have been added to the agency’s monitoring list, the former of which has been detected in the UK

The Independent UK

How Russia’s Ukraine invasion doomed the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine

Manufacturing of the vaccine has slowed and further research is stalled

Radio France Internationale

WHO to set up global centre for traditional medicine in India’s Gujarat

The World Health Organization will set up a global hub for traditional medicine to provide affordable healthcare solutions and research as well as reliable evidence that alternative healing is based on science and not fiction.

The Hindu

Explained | Why India administers ‘precaution dose’ of COVID-19 vaccine, and not ‘booster dose’

As India gears up to administer ‘precaution doses’ of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible population above 18 years from Sunday, the debate over ‘booster’ vs ‘precaution’ doses has arisen.

The Times of India

Gujarat records first Covid XE case in Mumbai man

VADODARA/AHMEDABAD: A 67-year-old man, who was on a social visit to Vadodara, tested positive for XE sub-variant of Covid’s Omicron strain which is known for its fast transmission.

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