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Covid warning over symptom of new strain that affects sufferers at night

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

The Independent UK

These are the world’s most powerful passports in 2022

Japan, Singapore and South Korea have the most powerful passports as the world continues to recover from Covid-19, reversing pre-pandemic rankings that were dominated by European nations.

The Times of India

‘Run philosophy’: the Chinese citizens seeking to leave amid Covid uncertainty

With Beijing’s zero Covid policy set to continue, many disillusioned citizens have begun planning to leave the country

The Guardian - UK

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Fraud, waste, and unlawful 'VIPs': Report lays bare Tory 'incompetence' over PPE

UK taxpayers will be footing the bill for mistakes the Tory government made during the pandemic “for years to come”, the chair of a…

The National (Scotland)

Kimmorley to miss Tigers game with COVID

Wests Tigers coach Brett Kimmorley will stay behind when his side travels to North Queensland, having contracted COVID-19.

AAP

COVID-19 burden on Canberra hospitals continues

The ACT recorded 961 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

306 new Covid cases in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: The city on Tuesday recorded 306 new Covid positive cases, crossing 300 daily cases after two days. Gujarat registered 787 cases against 596 on Monday. The active cases also rose to 4,896. Five of the active patients were on ventilators.

The Times of India

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China's Shenzhen reports 19 new local COVID cases on July 19 vs 8 a day earlier

China's southern technology hub of Shenzhen reported 19 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, up from eight a day earlier, official data showed on Wednesday.

Reuters

Qlders told to carry a mask but no mandate

Queenslanders are being advised to carry a mask at all times as COVID case numbers stay high, while the AMA says a return to mandates must be considered.

AAP

Worst reasons people have turned up to Canberra emergency department

Some people attend the emergency department because it is convenient, a top health authority says

The Canberra Times

Australians urged to work from home as winter Omicron wave swamps hospitals

Australians admitted to hospitals from COVID-19 neared record levels on Wednesday as authorities urged businesses to let staff work from home and recommended people wear masks indoors and get booster shots urgently amid a major coronavirus outbreak.

Reuters

Kolkata: June property sales clock 114% YoY growth, dip 21% from May's

KOLKATA: Some 3,044 residential sales documents were registered in Greater Kolkata in June 2022, a 114% increase over 1,422 registrations in June 2021 when the city was reeling under the grip of the second Covid wave. But the count was down 21% against May 2022 when 4,233 sales documents were…

The Times of India

Masks are 'strongly suggested' by health authorities as the winter COVID wave hits. Here's how effective they are

Health departments are predicting another COVID surge related, in part, to more easily transmitted new variants and waning immunity.

The Conversation

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins rues getting vaccination despite ‘best year of career’

Golden State’s Andrew Wiggins said he wishes he did not receive the Covid-19 vaccine prior to the season’s start despite his breakout season

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Britain’s Tourette’s Mystery review – is Tik Tok really causing the boom in tics?

Doctors who once saw four or five cases in teens a year now see that many per week. Scarlett Moffatt – who had a tic as a child – is the perfect person to investigate the phenomenon’s link to social media

Tribune News Service

3 things to know about BA.5, the highly contagious COVID-19 strain spreading right now

DALLAS — Both federal and local health experts have raised Dallas County’s COVID-19 alert levels as the highly contagious COVID-19 variant BA.5 causes both case counts and hospitalizations to climb.

The Times of India

Amid rising Covid cases, Karnataka’s technical advisory committee suggests ramping up testing

BENGALURU: With more people showing Covid-19 symptoms and the infection trajectory in Bengaluru slowly rising again, the state’s technical advisory committee (TAC) has suggested that districts outside the state capital should cumulatively test at least 10,000 people a day.

ABC News

Calls for COVID-19 antiviral medicines to be made more easily available without GP appointment

In some other countries, eligible COVID patients can get antiviral medication from pharmacies without a prescription from a doctor — but that's not the case in Australia, and a shortage of GPs in some areas is making access even harder.

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Chicago Tribune

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19

CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tested positive for the coronavirus for the first time and is experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Loxley anticipates sales growth of 30% this year

Loxley Trading Co, the consumer goods distribution arm under trading conglomerate Loxley Plc, aims to grow its sales for the fourth straight year in 2022 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Muay Thai boxers enter the global arena

After over two years of the coronavirus pandemic, Thai boxers are getting ready to flex their muscles and stun the world. Many adrenaline-pumping programmes are running for local and international fans, seeking to promote the sport on the global stage.

The Independent UK

Illinois governor tests positive for COVID-19; symptoms mild

Illinois' governor has tested positive for COVID-19

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Australia faces Omicron ‘perfect storm’, UK’s record heatwave, Greens meet on climate target

Wednesday: ‘Pretty scary’ hospital admission numbers in several Australian states mean masks mandates will need to return, AMA says. Plus: Australia’s first vulture

ABC News

COVID-19 cases are rising in the Northern Territory as Australia approaches a new Omicron wave

The Northern Territory recorded 671 cases on Tuesday — the highest daily caseload since February and a dramatic jump from Monday, prompting calls to reinstate mask mandates.

The Guardian - US

Primetime January 6 hearing to go ahead despite chairman’s positive Covid test

Bennie Thompson to miss hearing as ex-Trump aides Matthew Pottinger and Sarah Matthews expected to give evidence

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