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What is the new Covid variant dubbed as ‘Pirola’ and how many cases are there across the US

The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list

The Independent UK

Do Covid tests work after they expire? What to know as case counts rise across the US

Some, but not all, at-home tests have been given extended expiration dates by the FDA

The Independent UK

CDC warns of ‘tripledemic’ winter in which Covid, RSV and flu cases collide

If all three viruses peak at the same time, hospitals could see massive disruptions that delay routine preventative screenings

The Independent UK

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Arkansas child dies of rare brain-eating amoeba after playing at country club

Unnamed child probably contracted water-borne Naegleria fowleri organism while playing at splash pad

The Guardian - US

Woman forced to have all her limbs amputated after eating fish from a California market

Her infection may become more common as climate change causes the oceans to warm, researchers say

The Independent UK

Updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna rolled out nationwide: Latest

An updated Coronavirus booster that targets a new variant is expected to be made available in September

The Independent UK

Nearly 60,000lbs of ground beef recalled over E. coli fears

Traces of E. coli found in raw beef produced in Wisconsin and shipped to Georgia, Michigan and Ohio

The Independent UK

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Woman forced to have all her limbs amputated after eating fish from a California market

Her infection may become more common as climate change causes the oceans to warm, researchers say

The Independent UK

Arkansas toddler dies from brain-eating amoeba after playing at country club splash pad

The child contracted a Naegleria Fowleri infection and died a few days later

The Independent UK

‘Forever chemical’ exposure linked to higher cancer odds in women

New research finds evidence that exposure to PFAS and phenols increases odds of certain ‘hormonally driven’ cancers for women

The Guardian - US

The new Covid-19 booster shot in the US: what you need to know

US authorities have approved a vaccine that protects from one of the most widely circulating strains of coronavirus

The Guardian - US

COVID levels are so high, they're approaching 2020's initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on

It’s yet another sign that while the official pandemic state may be over, the days of COVID are far from it.

Fortune

How dangerous is extreme heat for America’s workers?

Nearly 40 US workers die annually due to environmental heat exposure. Thousands more are injured.

USAFacts

Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment

Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly

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Rare brain-eating amoeba kills Arkansas resident

Arkansas public health department said a resident died from Naegleria fowleri after likely being exposed at a country club

The Independent UK

Snakes alive! Man shocked to find he had 20 rattlers in his garage

Nest of venomous western diamondbacks found lurking near water heater in Mesa, Arizona

WEKU

Up First briefing: UAW strike; Birmingham church bombing anniversary; NPR news quiz

The United Auto Workers union strikes against the Big 3 automakers. Lessons learned 60 years after the Birmingham church bombing. See how much news you remember with this week's quiz.

Salon

CDC recommends new COVID boosters

The virus sometimes causes severe illness even in those without underlying conditions, including deaths in children

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The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis warns Florida residents under 65 not to get Covid booster shot – against CDC guidance

DeSantis cited a conspiracy theory that global health authorities are using people who choose vaccination as ‘guinea pigs’

Fortune

When and where can you get the updated COVID booster? And who needs one? What you need to know, according to experts

All Americans ages 6 months and older are eligible for the new jabs, the CDC said Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Do Covid tests work after they expire? What to know as case counts rise across the US

Some, but not all, at-home tests have been given extended expiration dates by the FDA

The Independent UK

Texas man in his 30s dies after eating raw oysters at restaurant

The man was admitted to the hospital on Thursday and died over Labor Day weekend

Salon

Republicans move to slash CDC budget

The HIV program launched in 2019 with the goal of cutting new infections nationwide by 90% by 2030

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?

The Independent UK

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

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