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China Seeks to Minimize COVID-19 Risk during Travel Rush

China is seeking to minimize the possibility of a major new COVID-19 outbreak during this month’s Lunar New Year travel rush following the end of most pandemic containment measures. The Transportation Ministry on Friday called on travelers to reduce trips and gatherings, particularly if they involve elderly people, pregnant women,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Where is the next COVID variant, pi? A virologist explains why omicron is continuing to dominate

The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has now been around for more than a year. Before omicron became dominant, there had been a quick succession of named variants of concern – from alpha, to beta, to gamma, to delta. But now it seems as though we’re…

The Conversation

COVID: unvaccinated people may be seen as 'free riders' and face discrimination

More than five billion people globally have now been vaccinated against COVID-19. Of course, many of the three billion or so who haven’t may not yet have been able to access a COVID vaccine, particularly in low-income countries. But a portion of those who are unvaccinated have chosen not to…

The Conversation

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Countdown to Rocket Man launch - stadium ready for Elton

McDonald Jones Stadium venue manager Dean Mantle said Sir Elton John's concerts will be a "huge test event" that should lead to more major shows in Newcastle. A crowd of more than 28,500 is expected to pack into the Broadmeadow venue on Sunday, and again on Tuesday, as the rock…

Newcastle Herald

China seeks to minimize COVID-19 risk during travel rush

China is seeking to minimize the possibility of a major new COVID-19 outbreak during this month's Lunar New Year travel rush following the end of most pandemic containment measures

The Independent UK

Covid strains from West more serious than from China, says virologist

New coronavirus strains from visitors arriving from western countries could pose a higher health threat than older strains from tourists arriving from China, according to virologist Yong Poovorawan.

Bangkok Post

Proof of Covid jabs for all visitors revived

All visitors to Thailand must show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations under revised rules that coincide with the revival of travel from China, authorities said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

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COVID-19 cases fall in South Australia but ramping up slightly in December

The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in South Australia falls by a third in a week, but the hours patients are waiting in ambulances outside hospitals increases again.

ABC News

Holiday firms expect ‘Sunshine Saturday’ bookings to return to pre-Covid levels

The first Saturday of the year is known as Sunshine Saturday by the travel industry as it is typically the most popular day to book a foreign trip.

The Independent UK

More fired Disney employees join lawsuits over COVID vaccine, masks

Four additional former Disney employees who refused to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or wear a face mask at work have joined a lawsuit against the company over its previous COVID safety policies, saying they were fired for opposing the rules based on their religious beliefs.

Orlando Sentinel

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.

ABC News

Join our travel experts Simon Calder and Helen Coffey as they discuss what 2023 holds

The Independent’s travel correspondent and travel editor will be assessing what changes are likely to take place in the world of travel this year during an exclusive online event

The Independent UK

Santi favours updated railway contract

Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat supports revising the contract for the high-speed railway linking three airports to take into account the impact from Covid-19 outbreaks on the bid winner, a Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group-led consortium.

Bangkok Post

Too lax on Covid curbs?

This Sunday, the Great Wall of Covid quarantine in China finally will be lifted, with millions of Chinese travellers set to make their first overseas trip in three years after an outbound travel ban that has been in place since January 2020.

Bangkok Post

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Pandemic sees house prices climb 82 per cent in Tumbarumba, New South Wales, forcing some residents to leave

Tumbarumba in New South Wales's Snowy Valleys region has become hot property among city buyers since COVID-19, but new interest is spelling trouble for some long-time locals.

Fortune

Meet the biology professor who named the surging 'Kraken' COVID variant. He has more to help make sense of Omicron's 'alphabet soup'

When Ryan Gregory noticed the name "Centaurus" pick up steam on Twitter, he was intrigued.

Wales Online

Mark Jones reveals truth about links to Wales job under Gatland and the 'tricky' nature of talks with England

The former Wales wing has been linked with coaching jobs with Wales and England in recent times

ABC News

A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in Australia called XBB.1.5. Here’s what experts say about it

As we enter the fourth year of the pandemic, many could be forgiven for feeling somewhat desensitised to these next few words: A new Omicron subvariant has emerged. Here's what we know about XBB.1.5 so far.

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The Guardian - UK

The struggle to live a normal life with long Covid

Letters: Julia Fahrenkamp has been unable to work since getting Covid. Plus Robert Saunders on the link with chronic fatigue syndrome and the need for better research

Chronicle Live

The Apprentice 2023 candidates as BBC show returns to our screens with Lord Sugar

The programme, which will air from Thursday, January 5, features 18 hopefuls vying to win Lord Alan Sugar's £250,000 business investment

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

As COVID surges in China, US begins testing more travelers

As COVID-19 surges in China, the U.S. is expanding its traveler surveillance program, an early warning system for detecting new variants

AAP

Deaths from virus spike amid call for calm

Australia's weekly COVID-19 data shows cases falling in Victoria and NSW while deaths rise, but health experts say it's too early for major concern.

Radio France Internationale

Amazon to lay off more than 18,000 staff, including in Europe

The online retail giant Amazon has announced plans to cut more than 18,000 jobs from its workforce, citing the "uncertain economy" and the fact it hired rapidly during the Covid pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

New 'ultra-transmissible' Covid 'Kraken' variant sparks warning from WHO

The new Covid XBB.1.5 variant dubbed “The Kraken” currently surging across the US has already been spotted in parts of the UK.

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