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With authorities in Queensland scaling back COVID protocols, here’s a look back at where we were 12, 24 and 36 months ago

Queensland's fourth year of living with COVID-19 begins today – marking the anniversary of the first time the state's then Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young warned the public of a novel coronavirus emerging out of China.

ABC News

‘Sizeable’ drop in London Covid-19 infections despite spread of Orthrus variant

Decrease in infections fuels hopes the Christmas wave of the virus has peaked

Evening Standard

Number of Scots estimated to be infected with Covid-19 falls, ONS figures show

The number of Scots estimated to have Covid-19 has fallen, figures from ONS show

The National (Scotland)

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HSE confirms drop in Covid-19 and flu cases following winter surge

Cases have dropped significantly, but it will take weeks to ease current pressures facing hospitals

Dublin Live

Covid-19 vaccine centres new opening hours for Citywest and Punchestown

The Covid-19 booster campaign was accelerated at the end of the year but less than a third of people have received their most recent jab

Dublin Live

‘Sizeable’ drop in UK Covid-19 infections as Christmas wave recedes

Levels have dropped by nearly a third since the start of the month.

The Independent UK

What older Americans need to know about taking Paxlovid

A new coronavirus variant is circulating, the most transmissible one yet. Hospitalizations of infected patients are rising. And older adults represent nearly 90% of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 in recent months, the largest portion since the start of the pandemic.

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COVID modelling suggests how governments should respond to future variants and outbreaks

Future COVID-19 variants and outbreaks would be best managed by ongoing vaccination and the quicker scaling up of restrictions, according to new research published in the Lancet Regional Health — Western Pacific journal.

ABC News

Dramatic drop in ACT COVID cases follows national trend

There were 806 new reported cases of COVID in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Children’s early flu toll shows dangers of vaccine hesitancy

Children have been hit especially hard by the early-onset flu season, according to a study from Tennessee that raises concerns about U.S. immunization rates following the pandemic-fueled trend of vaccine hesitancy.

Tribune News Service

National COVID-19 cases continue to fall

The latest Australian COVID-19 data on cases, hospitalisations and deaths shows the number of cases are still decreasing.

AAP

Is it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?

At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security.

WEKU

Flu deaths in Scotland hit highest weekly number in 20 years

The total number of deaths registered in Scotland last week was 2,020, which is 29% higher than the five-year average.

Daily Record

HSE worried over slow uptake of Covid-19 boosters in Ireland

The rollout of the second booster dose was accelerated at the end of 2022 but doctors are concerned at the low levels of uptake, particularly amongst healthcare professionals

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The Independent UK

Covid ‘will taunt us for years’ UKHSA head warns as Orthrus variant spreads

UKHSA warns of coinciding ‘double flu and double Covid seasons’ in future

Evening Standard

Orthrus Covid variant behind quarter of UK cases — the symptoms to spot

Health chiefs say data suggests it could represent 100 per cent of all cases of the virus in some areas

The Independent UK

Can you go to work with Covid?

Or, more importantly, should you? Here’s everything you need to know

The Independent UK

How long are you infectious with Covid?

Covid cases are rising and warnings about reducing contact are being issued

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The Independent UK

Covid vaccine: When can I get my booster jab?

UK entering a new wave of the virus, experts warn

The Independent UK

Top five Covid symptoms after vaccination and the signs you might have it

Covid booster jabs still strongly advised for those eligible, say experts, as flu season arrives

AAP

Qld lowers COVID-19 pandemic alert level

Queensland, which has emerged from a fourth wave of COVID-19, will cut its community alert level to green from amber.

Tribune News Service

Nevada county's health board to consider banning COVID, flu vaccines

LAS VEGAS — The Elko County Board of Health is scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss and consider placing a moratorium on COVID-19 and flu vaccines in the county.

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Bridgen’s Covid vaccine tweets could harm public health

Letter: We need a high booster uptake of Covid and flu vaccines, writes Dr Simon Williams; the fewer anti-vax messages the better

Wales Online

Doctors answer January's five most-Googled health questions

This winter has brought a lot with it health-wise, from flu to Covid - and January is also a time when people are feeling health-conscious in other ways

The Independent UK

The 5 most Googled January health questions – answered by doctors

Unsurprisingly, queries about the flu and Covid are front of mind. By Prudence Wade.

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