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Chinese cities reveal COVID cases surpassing national tally

Two Chinese cities reported daily COVID-19 cases that far surpassed the official national tally, in another illustration of the unreliability of data in a country grappling with infections after abruptly ending COVID zero.

Tribune News Service

International arrivals from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand to present the mandatory RT-PCR test result

Keeping in mind the recent rise in the COVID-19 cases all across the world, the Indian Health Ministry has also announced that it is now mandatory for all passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand to produce RT-PCR test results upon arrival.

The Times of India

Mapped: Covid cases in your area as hospitalisations rise by third before Christmas

Infection rates are highest in London, Scotland and the South West, according to the ONS

The Independent UK

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Pharmacist speaks out on Ibuprofen or paracetamol as winter bug spreads

Both of these medicines help with aches, pains and temperatures, in addition to mild cold and flu symptoms, but they won't do much for coughs or nasal congestion.

Nottingham Post

Is California’s winter COVID-19 surge sputtering?

SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s early yet, but there are signs the dreaded holiday surge in COVID-19 cases may be losing steam, with cases and deaths at a fraction of the levels seen around the same time in 2020 and 2021.

Tribune News Service

Covid infections rise in England ahead of Christmas as flu cases also on increase

In England, one in 45 – 1.2 million people – were likely to have Covid-19 earlier this month, up from one in 60 at the end of last month

Manchester Evening News

Covid cancels Christmas as experts say more than 1.2 million will be infected on 25th

Experts have said infections were likely to have continued to surged as December progressed and more people were mixing indoors for festive socials during the cold weather.

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China estimates 37 million infected with Covid in a single day

Minutes reported to be from the country’s National Health Commission (NHC) reveal that 284 million people – almost 18 per cent of China’s population – are believed to have caught the virus in the first 20 days of December

Evening Standard

Covid or cold? Expert on what to do if you have symptoms this Christmas

Return to 'normal' brings with it the return of high rates of all the other winter bugs

Wales Online

Highest number of Covid patients in hospital in Wales since July

The total number of people in private households in the UK testing positive for coronavirus is the highest it's been since the end of October

Wales Online

Covid infections climb as hospital numbers at highest level for nearly two months

Over half of English regions saw an increase, while there is a mixed picture for age groups

The Independent UK

One-day tally of COVID cases in China hits 37 million: Report

The latest figures deviate significantly from official data sparking concerns over China’s transparency on the issue.

Al Jazeera

Covid rising as 1.4 million people test positive in one week

Estimates published by the Office for National Statistics give a snapshot of what was happening in the UK

Wales Online

Covid-19 infections climb in England and Scotland as hospital numbers rise

Over half of English regions saw an increase, while there is a mixed picture for age groups.

Evening Standard

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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 the festive season cotinues

The Independent UK

How long can you test positive for Covid and when are you infectious?

As Christmas looms Covid cases are rising and warnings about reducing contact are being issued

Manchester Evening News

Experts issue warning to stay at home if you’re unwell as flu and Covid cases rise

Those who can are eligible for a Covid booster or flu jab are urged to get one in an effort to curb the spread

Dublin Live

Government to consider reintroducing mandatory mask wearing as Covid spikes

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan revealed the Government will consider reintroducing the measure

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The Times of India

Govt. approves India's first nasal vaccine: Know how a nasal vaccine works

The union government has approved Bharat Biotech's intranasal vaccine, iNCOVACC. It will be used as a heterologous booster will be available first in private hospitals. It will be included in COVID vaccination program from today, official sources have told the media.

ABC News

Call for South Australians to keep COVID-safe at Christmas with case numbers lingering at peak

South Australians will enjoy a Christmas free of restrictions this year but authorities are encouraging COVID-safe behaviours, as the state lingers at the peak of its latest wave.

The Canberra Times

Two people die with COVID-19 in ACT as cases rise slightly

The ACT reported 3184 cases of COVID-19 in the week ending on Thursday.

ABC News

What to do if you have COVID symptoms before Christmas

States across Australia are near the height of the current COVID wave, with the peak arriving just in time for Christmas.

ABC News

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

Irish Mirror

Government will consider re-introducing mandatory mask-wearing amid fears Covid is making Christmas comeback

Covid cases are up 75% since the start of the month - and experts have advised people that they should wear masks.

AAP

NSW passes virus peak ahead of Christmas

NSW passes the peak of it's latest COVID-19 wave just days before Christmas, as Sydney researchers develop a new nasal vaccine.

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