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Nipah cases detected belong to Bangladesh strain: Minister

Following the confirmation of Nipah infection as the cause of deaths of two persons in Kozhikode district, the State government has stepped up contact tracing and isolation procedures to prevent further spread of the virus, Health Minister Veena George told the Assembly.

The Hindu

Offering treatment to drug users instead of arresting them reduces crime and addiction – new research into police diversion program shows

When police get suspected drug abusers treatment rather than arresting them, those people are less likely to abuse drugs or commit drug-related crimes in the future, new, limited research finds. This kind of police intervention can help reduce opioid abuse.

The Conversation

Scientists Create Oral Vaccine That Protects Against COVID-19

It could be the end of the needle for vaccines after COVID forced scientists to come up with alternatives.

Zenger

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The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here's what that means for you

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Wachter about the latest round of FDA-approved COVID-19 boosters and how people should think about the coronavirus and its risk.

WEKU

The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?

WEKU

Joe Biden sends message to Americans on Covid booster shots: ‘Stay up-to-date on vaccines’

US president’s message comes after CDC and FDA decide to recommend Covid booster shots amid rising cases

The Independent UK

US health agency recommends updated COVID boosters, President Biden calls it "important" milestone

he US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday authorized, approved, and recommended everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 booster.

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CDC panel recommends updated COVID vaccines. Shots could be ready this week

Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine

The Independent UK

New ‘Pirola’ Covid variant is rapidly spreading, leaving doctors across North America worried

The highly mutated Omicron subvariant has been detected in four US states

The Independent UK

Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend

Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant

The Independent UK

Pirola Covid strain: What are the symptoms of the new variant?

New strain of Omicron now detected in 15 countries worldwide

The Independent UK

UK Government poised to reveal plans to ban disposable vapes

Disposable vapes are to be banned to help protect children, reports suggest.

The National (Scotland)

Disposable vapes to be banned to protect children

Reports suggest an announcement could be made next week

Evening Standard

Single use vapes set to be banned over child addiction concerns

Disposable vapes come in sweet and fruity flavours and are often placed near sweets or the front counters of shops

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Government poised to ban disposable vapes

Reports suggest an announcement could be made next week.

The Hindu

Poor uptake for adult vaccination, survey reveals

Adults aged 50 or more lack acceptance of adult vaccination, survey finds; lack of guidelines, misconceptions, and cost of shingles vaccine hinder uptake

The Guardian - US

FDA approves new Covid boosters as cases rise around US

Moderna and Pfizer shots approved with vaccinations potentially beginning as soon as this week

The Week

New Covid variant BA.2.86: does the UK booster programme go far enough?

A “faster-than-planned” rollout of Covid booster vaccines is underway in England amid controversy over denying the shots to healthy adults under 65.

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The Independent UK

Covid vaccine programme brought forward as new coronavirus variant causes concern

The Covid-19 and flu vaccination programme is starting earlier than planned after a new variant of coronavirus was detected in the UK

Evening Standard

Covid and flu vaccines roll out early after new variant detected in UK

The Covid-19 and flu vaccination programme is starting earlier than planned after a new variant of coronavirus was detected in the UK

The Independent UK

Covid and flu vaccines start to roll out across England

The Covid-19 and flu vaccination programme is starting earlier than planned after a new variant of coronavirus was detected in the UK.

Salon

Poor countries face vaccine inequity

Vaccination is a global strategy, yet many low-income countries can't access then, perpetuating the pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Covid’s back, you say? As disabled and vulnerable people know all too well, it never went away

The government’s policy is to pretend we’re getting ‘back to normal’. The result is millions of us live in fear of losing our lives, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Independent UK

Covid vaccine should be rolled out to everyone among fears of highly infectious variant, health boss says

The variant of the virus which causes Covid-19 is ‘highly infectious’, Devi Sridhar said

The Independent UK

Covid jabs ‘should be available for all’ – expert

The variant of the virus which causes Covid-19 is ‘highly infectious’, Devi Sridhar said.

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