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Alarm as fewer young people protected against meningitis

A dip in vaccine coverage means more children are not protected against potentially deadly disease.

The Independent UK

Plaintiff takes to stand in contraceptive class action

Patrice Turner has taken to the stand in a class action against Bayer International over an implant contraceptive device she says caused her great pain.

AAP

Woman who miscarried fined by NHS for claiming free prescription while pregnant

Plight of expectant mum who miscarried is latest case exposing errors in issuing charge exemption certificates

The Guardian - UK

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Mobile vaccination units to help West Lothian roll-out of Covid booster jabs

Booster vaccinations against Covid are available in partnership buildings and health centres across the county until the end of June

Edinburgh Live

First Covid death from new 'most transmissible' Arcturus strain

The variant of the virus has now hit the UK and it has a different symptom to previous versions

Nottingham Post

Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

New coronavirus subvariant Arcturus is now in L.A. Is there reason to worry?

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has identified its first cases of an emerging omicron coronavirus subvariant dubbed Arcturus, a strain global health authorities are watching closely as it has been linked to an upswing in cases in India.

Los Angeles Times

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Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16

Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed and the ease with which it can escape people's ability to handle the virus in the wake of months, if not years, of vaccines and herd immunity.

Bangkok Post

Confidence in childhood vaccines falls but accessibility may be a factor, report finds

Confidence in childhood vaccination is slipping in Australia, a UNICEF report says, but hesitancy isn't the only or most pressing issue.

The New Daily

Unicef says 67 million children missed routine vaccinations because of Covid

The Unitied Nations children's agency has said that some 67 million children missed some or all common vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021, because of lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Radio France Internationale

Coronavirus: India records highest cases in a day in around 8 months; note the most common symptoms

According to Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday, India recorded 12,591 new COVID cases in a day, the highest in around eight months, PTI reported. Further, the active case burden increased to 65,286.

The Times of India

New Arcturus Covid variant has unique new symptom, research suggests

The strain has been found in a total of 29 countries

Nottingham Post

CDC has approved spring COVID booster for some. Do you need it?

Another COVID-19 booster shot is on the way as federal health officials look to further augment protection for those at greater risk of developing severe disease.

Los Angeles Times

Fast-spreading Covid Arcturus may have unique symptom not seen in previous strains

Doctors have reported spotting a symptom that has not been seen in previous variants and sub-variants of coronavirus.

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Nottingham Post

‘Healthy’ doctor died after severe reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab

He died 10 days after the injection

The Independent UK

Arcturus: How many cases of new variant are in UK?

Arcturus has been detected in 22 countries

The Independent UK

Mapped: Worst areas in UK for Covid cases amid fears over new Arcturus variant

Variant has seen cases in India soar in past month, as virologists warn UK ‘not yet out of the woods’

The Independent UK

‘Healthy’ doctor died after reaction to Covid vaccine, inquest rules

Widow of Dr Stephen Wright is planning on suing the pharmaceutical giant

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The Independent UK

Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

Bangkok Post

New surge 'could see 10,000 daily cases for a short time only'

The number of daily Covid-19 cases is likely to reach 5,000-10,000 during a new wave but numbers probably will drop quite quickly after that, says Dr Nitipatana Chierakul, head of the Respiratory Disease and Tuberculosis Division at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital.

Chicago Sun-Times

Another long COVID impact studied, activists prep for DNC and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Daily Mirror

Rapidly-spreading Arcturus Covid variant has unique symptom not seen in previous strains

The Arcturus variant is widespread in India and has been found in 29 countries - including the United States. Officials are keeping a close eye on the new variant which is said to be more transmissible

The Independent UK

Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

‘Healthy’ doctor died after reaction to Covid vaccine, inquest rules

Widow of Dr Stephen Wright is planning on suing the pharmaceutical giant

Daily Mirror

'Fit and healthy' doctor, 32, dies after rare severe reaction to AstraZenenca Covid jab

Dr Stephen Wright from Sevenoaks, Kent, was among the earliest groups of people to be given the vaccine during the pandemic - he died 10 days later

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