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China's looser anti-COVID measures met with relief, caution

A day after China announced the rollback of some of its most stringent COVID-19 restrictions, people across the country are greeting the news with a measure of relief but also caution, as many wait to see how the new approach will be implemented

The Independent UK

90% of China could get COVID, warns one of Beijing's top medical advisors

Experts are warning of a massive exit wave as Beijing abandons costly and unpopular COVID-zero measures, like lockdowns, isolation and mass testing.

Fortune

Barber caught cutting NUFC star's hair in lockdown now convicted of stalking and assault

The award-winning barber, whose clients have included Geordie Shore cast members and Newcastle United stars, has been fined after admitting stalking and assault in court

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China pushes story of triumph over Covid

Chinese state media have struck a triumphant tone over the country’s efforts to contain Covid-19, reflecting the government’s efforts to dilute perceptions that its shift away from the stringent approach was forced by public discontent.

Bangkok Post

Court to decide on DWP battle that could hand £774 to 2million Brits

The Court of Appeal has heard a fresh appeal against Tory ministers paying £20-a-week during Covid to people on Universal Credit - but denying it to nearly 2million people on legacy benefits

Daily Mirror

Yet more rail disruption as TransPennine cancels more than 30 services with even more amended

Dozens of routes heading to and from Manchester have been impacted

Manchester Evening News

Japan's economy shrank less in July-Sept, revised data show

Japan has reported its economy contracted less than previously thought in the last quarter, weathering the country’s latest big COVID wave with less damage than had been thought

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Congress' Lame-Duck Legislators Want To Spend Money Like We're Still in a Pandemic

It's especially outrageous when considering the billions of dollars in fraud that took place thanks to COVID-19 relief programs.

Reason

Consumer confidence at 20-month high in November

Thai consumer confidence rose for a sixth straight month in November, reaching a 20-month high, boosted by improved economic activity following the easing of Covid-19 curbs and higher foreign tourist arrivals, a survey showed on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Hotel quarantine worker feared for safety

Being told to work while fearing he was a close contact for COVID-19 prompted a hotel quarantine worker to quit out of concern for his safety, a court heard.

AAP

COVID spread fears grow as China unwinds zero-tolerance curbs

As many Chinese embraced new freedoms on Thursday after the country dropped key parts of its tough zero-COVID regime, there was mounting concern that a virus that had largely been kept in check could soon run wild.

Reuters

Australia leader postpones Papua New Guinea visit due to COVID illness

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has deferred a visit to Papua New Guinea until early next year after testing positive for COVID-19.

Reuters

Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill author indicted for money laundering

Federal grand jury also charged Republican lawmaker Joe Harding with ‘fraudulently obtaining’ $150,000 in Covid relief funds

The Guardian - US

QAnon claims Kirstie Alley was murdered

Alley died of cancer at age 71, but conspiracy theorists cite her speaking out against vaccines

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CDC head asks for COVID-19 funding, data as Hill interest fades

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is running out of ways to be creative with its limited pandemic funds and needs more flexibility from Congress, Director Rochelle Walensky told CQ Roll Call in an exclusive interview Wednesday.

Fortune

Fauci isn't just worried about a ‘wave of infections’ as China reopens, but also the risk of new variants

“Whenever you have a large wave of transmissions of a virus, you give it ample opportunity to mutate,” he said.

AAP

AMA concern over loss of SA COVID clinics

The AMA in South Australia is concerned by the looming closure of four COVID-19 clinics in Adelaide, which are thought to treat about 1000 patients each week.

Wales Online

GP surgery forced to stay open until midnight to answer Strep A calls from worried parents

The surgery has been bombarded with hundreds of calls

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ABC News

WA elective surgery waitlist improves, but too many people still waiting too long for operations

WA's health system makes progress on reducing its elective surgery waitlist, but is struggling to bring down the number of patients waiting longer than the recommended time — and doctors say that's not the only problem.

Fortune

Nearly half of COVID patients still have symptoms after 4 months, new study finds

Here are the most common symptoms that researchers found.

Los Angeles Times

Dangerous weeks ahead in LA County as coronavirus suddenly surges. Here is why

LOS ANGELES — A few weeks ago, there was cautious optimism that this winter would not see a significant COVID-19 surge.

The Conversation

How physios and occupational therapists are helping long COVID sufferers

Treating people for long COVID – that is, symptoms that last longer than four weeks after COVID infection – can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition.

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1 COVID-19 Stock That's Still a Buy and 1 That's Not

Covid cases continue to get registered to date, and the Biden administration is attempting to allocate more funding to address the pandemic. While investors should consider buying quality COVID-19 stock Pfizer (PFE), we think Teladoc Health (TDOC) might be best avoided now, considering its weak fundamentals. Keep reading….

Wales Online

The number of scarlet fever cases right now in Wales is five times higher than in December, 2019

The number of cases is well above pre-pandemic levels

Manchester Evening News

New council chief for Bury as current deputy steps up

Lynne Risdale will take over chief executive role after current chief Geoff Little retires

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