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India has logged 841 new cases of COVID-19, the highest in 227 days, while the number of active cases of the infection have been recorded at 4,309, the health ministry said on Sunday.

The Hindu

Covid jabs could be sold on the high street like flu vaccine

Boots and Superdrug have confirmed they are looking at ways to sell Covid vaccines from their high street stores

The Independent UK

Deadly attacks by dogs soar to record high as campaigners warn ban on XL bullies doesn’t go far enough

Exclusive: Numbers killed double in just a year – fuelled by massive surge in post-Covid pet ownership

The Independent UK

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COVID-19 wave is unlikely this time around, say experts

Experts say Karnataka unlikely to see another wave of COVID-19 cases, but urge caution & higher testing.

The Hindu

COVID-19 cases see 10-fold rise, but hospitalisation stays low

Karnataka sees 10-fold rise in COVID-19 active cases in 10 days; 13 deaths, mostly with comorbidities.

The Hindu

Triple Threat: Flu, COVID, RSV Surge Sparks Health Concerns

Seasonal viruses on the rise! CDC reports flu, COVID-19, and R.S.V. surges while inhaler discontinuation worries asthma patients. Stay informed!

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India logs 743 COVID-19 cases, highest single-day rise in 225 days

Covid cases in India: December 30 recorded 743 fresh COVID-19 infections, the highest single-day rise in 225 days, while the number of active cases stood at 3,997, the Union health ministry said.

The Hindu

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Meet the London women who’ve founded a new wave of life-changing retreats

Thought retreats were just for the wellness crowd? Think again. Hayley Spencer meets the inspiring Londoners behind the inclusive trips delivering on cool locations, mouthwatering food and unforgettable itineraries

Evening Standard

One death, 40 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu reports 40 new COVID-19 cases and one death due to complications. 25 of the cases are in Chennai, with 172 active cases in the State.

The Hindu

Revenue body reverses millions in COVID-19 fines

Thousands of COVID-19 fines worth more than $36 million were reversed in 2023 after the NSW fines commissioner ruled four types of penalties were invalid.

AAP

What to know about Covid as 2023 comes to a close

Covid levels haven’t reached peaks of winter 2022 season, but public health officials are monitoring new JN.1 variant

The Independent UK

City taps $95M in federal COVID-19 relief funds for migrant housing costs

Mayor Johnson’s top aides acknowledged that an accounting shift made possible by a budget surplus won’t move the needle in a crisis pushing city resources to the limit.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pfizer (PFE) 2024 Preview: What to Expect From the Pharma Stock?

As Pfizer (PFE) navigates a post-pandemic world with a shifting focus away from COVID-related products, what should investors expect from this pharma giant? Let’s look at its financial metrics to know more….

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Suspected COVID-19 death reported in Sri Sathya Sai district

Sri Sathya Sai district in Andhra Pradesh reported the first case of suspected COVID-19 death on December 29 (Friday). Bhaskar Joshi, who had undergone open heart surgery earlier and had other co-morbid conditions, died while undergoing treatment at the Sathya Sai Super Specialty Hospital in Puttaparthi, District Medical & Health…

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NHS in England facing ‘storm of pressure’ as flu and Covid cases surge

Average of 3,631 patients in hospital with Covid during Christmas week, data shows, a rise of 57% in a month

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers asked to explain fourth delay to Covid wine cellar report

Labour accuses government of holding back data on use of official alcohol stock between March 2020 and 2022

The Guardian - UK

‘Where chefs let their freak flag fly’: Grace Dent’s favourite restaurants of 2023

Covid, the economic squeeze and numerous other calamities have made London a less easy place to experiment, but elsewhere in the UK there are fiercely unique places that lead the way

The Conversation

Young people took up smoking during the pandemic – how tobacco has been used for stress relief for more than a century

In the UK and much of the west, smoking rates have consistently declined since the turn of the millennium. But during some of the most anxiety-ridden months of the COVID pandemic in early 2020, that rate of decline slowed almost to a stop.

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The Conversation

What COVID diaries have in common with Samuel Pepys' 17th-century plague diaries

People keep diaries for all sorts of reasons – to record events, work through difficult situations, or manage stress and trauma. The ongoing COVID inquiry shows diaries also have important political and historic significance. The UK’s former chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance’s diaries have been a key source of evidence,…

Reason

Brickbat: Making It Up As We Go Along

A report by the New Brunswick, Canada, auditor general's office found that the provincial Department of Public Health could not provide documentation to support any of a sample of 33 policy recommendations it made during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The department was unable to provide requested documentation, acknowledging that they 'did…

Dynamite News

Health: Covid harms brain health; May cause pneumonia, cardiac arrest

Brain function is impaired in patients following severe COVID-19, but no more than illnesses like pneumonia and cardiac arrest. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Delhi reports the first case of COVID variant JN.1: Is there a reason to panic?

Given the recent report of the JN.1 variant in Delhi, prioritizing safety precautions is crucial to minimize transmission. JN. 1, a sub-variant of omicron, is less virulent but equally infectious. While it induces a milder illness resembling a common cold, the current case in Delhi involved a traveler with comorbidities…

The Hindu

India records 797 new COVID-19 cases

India has logged 797 new cases of COVID-19, the highest in 225 days, while the number of active cases of the infection have been recorded at 4,091, the health ministry said on Friday.

The Times of India

COVID JN.1 variant: Understanding why it is a concern for pneumonia risk

As the global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, new variants continue to emerge, each with its unique set of characteristics and challenges. Among these variants is JN.1, a strain that has raised alarms due to its association with an increased risk of pneumonia.

The Hindu

Active cases in Karnataka cross 500, 158 new COVID cases

COVID cases in Karnataka: Karnataka records 500+ active cases with 158 new cases in 24 hours & 6,346 RTPCR tests. 54 hospitalised,14 in ICUs. 57% infected with JN.1 variant

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