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Study: Sweden's 'Laissez Faire' Pandemic Policies Paid Off

The Scandinavian country suffered fewer excess deaths and far less economic and social damage than other rich countries that had more restrictive pandemic policies.

Reason

Preliminary hearing in Jackson Mahomes' felony case delayed because judge has COVID-19

The preliminary hearing in the felony case for Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been pushed back nearly a month because the judge has COVID-19

The Independent UK

How to get help or your money back after travel disruptions – experts explain

The summer of 2023 started well for airlines, after a tumultuous few years following COVID lockdowns in most countries. Passenger numbers were up 30% in the northern hemisphere in June 2023, versus the previous year. But air travel in July and August has been disrupted once again, not only by…

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Covid cases are surging. We need more from government than ‘Keep coughing and carry on’

Almost a year after Joe Biden declared the pandemic over, coronavirus is still officially a ‘global health risk’. So what are the authorities in the US and UK doing about it, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Breastfeeding increased during the pandemic but what does that tell us about how to improve rates?

During the pandemic, there had been concerns from healthcare professionals that the restrictions placed on daily life would lead to a disruption in breastfeeding. But our new research shows that the number of women who continued to exclusively breastfeed for six months increased.

The Conversation

COVID cases are rising, and all eyes are on new variant BA.2.86 'Pirola.' Should masks make a comeback?

Though not always en vogue politically or much fun, it was never not time to mask, many experts contend—not since COVID began circulating widely in 2020, anyway.

Fortune

Up First briefing: Florida evacuations; summer COVID wave; how to beat jet lag

Florida residents brace for Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to become a hurricane before landfall. COVID cases are rising in the U.S. The NPR international desk's best tips for beating jet lag.

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Notting Hill Carnival 2023 — ‘its spirit can never be diluted’

An estimated two million people took to West London for two days of dancing, jerk chicken, and thumping sound systems. Maddy Mussen reports

Evening Standard

Brickbat: Let's Stay Awhile

The Los Angeles City Council has agreed to pay $60 million to buy the Mayfair Hotel in Westlake. That's on top of the $11.5 million the city previously paid the hotel's owners to resolve claims for damage caused by homeless people when the hotel was used as a shelter during…

Reason

I think I have the flu. Should I ask my GP for antivirals?

If you test positive for COVID and you’re eligible for antivirals, you’ll likely ask your GP for a script to protect you from severe disease.

The Conversation

Lexington Health Department reports a continuing increase in COVID numbers

Coronavirus activity is on the increase in the Lexington area. That’s according to the latest information coming from the Fayette County Health Department.

WEKU

Transcranial magnetic stimulation can treat depression. Developing research suggests it could also help autism, ADHD and OCD

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before. A new therapeutic option, especially for depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, is slowly helping to address some of these considerable unmet needs in our community.

The Conversation

TMC urges government to fulfil demands of doctors

. G.K. Vasan urges TN govt to fulfil legitimate demands of govt doctors. CM Stalin promised to do so when in Opposition, but two years later, nothing has been done. Compassionate job promise for those who died during COVID-19 also unfulfilled. Doctors put lives ahead of own, many died in…

The Hindu

'No Reasonable Officer' Would Have Arrested a Guy for a COVID-19 Joke, the 5th Circuit Says

The appeals court ruled that a Facebook post alluding to World War Z was clearly protected by the First Amendment.

Reason

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Feeling Bold? Sportsman’s Warehouse (SPWH) Offers a Controversial Wager

While COVID-19 skyrocketed Sportsman’s Warehouse due to firearms demand, social normalization helped cool sentiment for SPWH stock. Still, there’s one factor not to overlook.

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Will Apple’s Diversification Beyond China Boost Prices for its Products?

Last year, Apple (AAPL ) listed 188 companies worldwide that provided components and services to assemble its iPhones, MacBooks, and other devices. Of all those companies in Apple’s supply chain, about 80% of them are from China. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic emerged and U.S. and Chinese tensions escalated in...

The Independent UK

Expert calls for future pandemic planning amid ‘signals’ from bird flu

Professor Devi Sridhar said preparations were needed in case of future disease outbreaks.

The Independent UK

Lord Brailsford pledges ‘robust investigation’ into handling of Covid pandemic

During a preliminary hearing of the Scottish Covid Inquiry, the chair set out how the inquiry would proceed in the coming months.

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Why are COVID names so confusing?

How to follow the confusing names for COVID-19 variants and know which ones to be concerned about

The National (Scotland)

‘Shambolic': Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry criticised before it begins

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry has been branded “shambolic” ahead of its first preliminary hearing.

The Guardian - AU

Five key moments from Qantas boss Alan Joyce’s Senate grilling

Outgoing CEO faces fiery questions on the airline’s credibility, executive pay and ‘hoarding’ of flight slots

The Independent UK

China won't require COVID-19 testing for incoming travelers starting Wednesday

China will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result from incoming travelers starting Wednesday

Radio France Internationale

Struggling French winemakers may have to destroy their vintage cellars to survive

Several major wine-producing regions in France – particularly the vinyards of Bordeaux – are grappling with changes in consumption habits, the cost-of-living crisis and the after-effects of Covid-19 ... and the destruction of their vintage bottles of wine may be the only solution.

Zenger

Schools In US Announce Online Classes Amid Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Increasing number of hospitalizations point to the lingering presence of Covid-19, reflecting a larger trend across the country

The Independent UK

Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry criticised as ‘shambolic’ before it begins

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will officially begin on August 28 with its first preliminary hearing at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.

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