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Mask policies return in US as respiratory viruses threaten to strain hospitals

Covid, flu and RSV rates creep up as vaccination rates for all three remain low, worrying healthcare providers

The Guardian - US

World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ pandemic in Davos

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

The Independent UK

Oxford scientists launch first human vaccine trials for deadly Nipah virus

Nipah virus is a devastating disease that can be fatal in around 75% of cases, the researchers said. Outbreaks have occurred in countries in Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and India, with a recent one in Kerala in September last year, they said.

The Hindu

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Muscle energy depletion linked to Long COVID: study

Researchers discover that fatigue in Long COVID is caused by an energy availability problem in muscles, not blood clots.

The Hindu

Health Ministry yet to take a call on beginning HPV vaccination campaign for adolescent girls

The Health Ministry maintained that it is yet to take a decision on starting a vaccination campaign against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), despite reports that it is set to offer the vaccine from the second quarter of this year.

The Hindu

Human vaccine trials begin in UK for brain swelling Nipah Virus

Nipah virus is a devastating disease that can be fatal in 75 per cent of cases

The Independent UK

Covid JN.1: Everything we know about the new Juno variant

JN.1, nicknamed ‘Juno’, may now account for 70 percent of UK Covid cases

The Independent UK

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New Covid variant Juno surges as expert warns school return will fuel more cases

Rapid rise of global ‘Juno’ variant infections is yet another reminder ‘pandemic is far from over’, warns virologist

The Independent UK

Covid infections rise in Sydney as JN.1 variant drives cases across Australia

Case numbers were higher in the fortnight ending 6 January than during the 2023 winter peak, NSW Health data shows

The Guardian - AU

Scientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccine

It uses the same vaccine technology as the Oxford Covid jab.

The Independent UK

IISc Bengaluru comes up with warm vaccine against current strains of SARS-CoV-2

According to IISc., while current vaccines are proven to be effective against most SARS-CoV-2 strains, their efficacy has declined due to rapid mutation by the virus.

The Hindu

New COVID-19 variant drives festive season surge

COVID-19 infections have spiked in Australia's two most populous states, with a new variant and Christmas festivities driving higher hospitalisations.

AAP

Covid: New JN.1 variant could prompt surge in cases as kids return to school, says expert

Spread of virus adds 'extra burden' on NHS amid strikes and rising flu cases

Evening Standard

Chicago’s COVID-19 risk level rises for first time in a year as hospitalizations soar

An average of 34 city residents are hospitalized with the virus daily, and COVID-19-related hospitalizations are up nearly 14% over the last week, according to city data.

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UK Health Officials Warns Surge in Long COVID Hospital Cases, Especially Among Children

Statistics reveal a notable 20 per cent increase in daily admissions due to COVID during the week leading to December 22.

The Hindu

With increasing COVID deaths, State Health Department asks TAC’s opinion on suitable clinical protocols for patients with comorbidities

COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee discusses management of comorbidities & targeted treatment; 20 deaths reported since mid-December.

The Guardian - US

‘Scientific nonsense’: experts dismiss Florida official’s Covid vaccine remarks

State’s politically appointed surgeon general claims vaccines can contaminate human DNA but experts say comment has no merit

The Hindu

COVID-19 scare: Mysuru gets 1,300 vaccine doses

Healthcare providers must ensure sufficient people for Corbevax vaccine vials, as 1,300 doses have been allocated to Mysuru district.

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Harm reduction is about ending stigma

The tools we use in harm reduction must be provided with compassion and respect

The Independent UK

Mask mandates reinstated by local officials across the US as Covid-19, respiratory illnesses spread

The mandates come amid a spike in Covid-19 cases and other respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV

The Independent UK

Respiratory virus hospitalisations on the rise across US following holiday gatherings

Hospitalisations are on the rise as many have not gotten vaccinated this season

The Hindu

COVID-19: State to soon direct doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities

Following the State Death Audit Committee’s conclusion that COVID-19 was an incidental finding in nine of the 10 deaths that have been analysed so far, the State Health Department will soon issue directions to doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities.

Evening Standard

What is cytisine? New pills approved in the UK to help smokers quit

It is coming to the UK on January 22

The Independent UK

Smokers ‘twice as likely to quit’ with cytisine pills available in UK this month

The pills, used in eastern Europe since the Sixties will be available in the UK by the end of January

The Hindu

Responding to the new COVID-19 sub-variants, now and in future

India needs to interpret the rise in COVID-19 cases more carefully also keeping in mind that it is time we handle SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 just like any other respiratory illness

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