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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.

ABC News

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.

Chicago Tribune

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

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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.

Bangkok Post

Illinois governor tests positive for COVID-19; symptoms mild

Illinois' governor has tested positive for COVID-19

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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

The Guardian - US

Victims of Hillsborough, Grenfell, and nuclear tests unite to demand an end to cover-ups

MPs and campaigners for Covid-19 bereaved families, Zane Gbangbola and contaminated blood are fighting for a new law that would end official cover-ups

Daily Mirror

Vale councillors slammed for debating 'unnecessary' motion on hybrid meetings

The motion brought to council was intended to highlight the need to bring forward hybrid meetings as son as possible

Wales Online

Mask mandates back on the agenda as Tasmanian COVID-19 hospitalisations spike

While Tasmania's COVID-19 health emergency declaration officially ended on June 30, a recent spike in hospitalisations and deaths has left some considering whether mask mandates should return.

ABC News

COVID-19 pandemic leave payments are back. Here’s who is eligible and how to claim

Rapidly rising COVID-19 case numbers have pushed the Albanese government to bring back disaster leave payments. Here's what that could mean for you.

ABC News

Data reveals the 'unseen tragedy' of COVID-19 pandemic as thousands wait longer for elective surgery

Healthcare professionals say the long wait times for elective surgery during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic have become worse, with hospitals across the country in real trouble.

ABC News

Former Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman retires

After he was cut by the Bears in March, Goldman signed a one-year contract with the Falcons on July 6 before changing his mind. He played six seasons with the Bears and was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2019 before opting out of the 2020 season because of concerns about…

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The Conversation

COVID: risk of diabetes and heart disease is higher after infection – but maybe only temporarily

Since the pandemic began, we’ve learned a great deal about the disease behind it. We now regard COVID-19 as not just a respiratory disease, but a multi-system condition.

The Guardian - UK

Catching Covid raises diabetes diagnosis risk for weeks, study finds

Researchers say increased risk of cardiovascular problems also persists in month after infection

Wales Online

Catching Covid 'increases risk of getting heart disease and diabetes'

Infected patients are more likely to be diagnosed with the potentially deadly illnesses, researchers say

The Hindu

Opting for a rapid antigen test for COVID-19 calls for considering many factors

The rise in COVID-19 infections over the past few weeks has made many opt for home testing using RAT kits

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The Guardian - AU

AMA chief says mask mandates becoming more likely amid ‘pretty scary’ Covid hospital numbers

‘I don’t know how far [politicians] can let the numbers go while still saying we don’t need mask mandates,’ Omar Khorshid says

The Guardian - AU

Dill or no dill? Herb prices rocket in Australia but consumers told to bide their thyme

To save their hip pockets and get around limited supplies at supermarkets, more Australians are growing their own

The Independent UK

Travel tips: Nine flight cancellations questions answered by Simon Calder

The Independent’s travel correspondent takes on readers’ most burning holiday queries

Newsroom.co.nz

Could the record wave of fans hit FIFA World Cup?

Exactly one year out from kick-off in the FIFA Women's World Cup, record crowds for the women's game globally bode well for NZ drawing fans to the world's largest female sports event.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19, ‘experiencing mild symptoms’ after Florida politicking

The governor’s office on Tuesday said Pritzker received a positive result during his routine COVID-19 testing regimen “after being notified of several close contacts testing positive.”

The Guardian - UK

Wiegman waits to see if she can be pitchside for England’s clash with Spain

Sarina Wiegman must test negative for Covid if she is to be in the technical area for England’s Euro 22 quarter-final against Spain

Daily Record

Prince Harry riddled with 'tension and anxiety' at UN with Meghan, body language expert says

The couple attended the event as Harry gave a sombre speech on the state of the world, where he discussed everything from the Ukraine war through to climate change and Covid, to mark Nelson Mandela International Day.

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