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COVID-19 reinfection common with BA.5 variant

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interacts with other proteins in cardiac myocytes to cause inflammation

The Hindu

North Korea Reports No New Cases for First Time Since COVID Outbreak

North Korea reported zero fever cases on Saturday for the first time in more than two months since it confirmed its first Covid-19 infections in May. "There were no new fever patients reported" over a 24-hour period from Thursday evening, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said, marking the first…

Asharq Al-Awsat

July marks a high point for Australian COVID-19 deaths, but signs of a plateau are emerging

There are signs that Victoria could be moving past the peak of its current COVID-19 wave as the nation nears the end of its deadliest month since the pandemic began.

ABC News

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Europe's summer of Omicron subvariants has immunologists pleading for the world to embrace a 'vaccine-plus' lifestyle

As a COVID-19 wave fuelled by sticky Omicron variants crashes through Europe, immunologists warn we're entering a "multi sub lineage Omicron era". Here's what it could mean for the future of the pandemic.

ABC News

US buying $1.7 billion of Moderna’s omicron-specific booster

Moderna Inc. said it secured a $1.74 billion contract to supply the U.S. government with its new omicron-specific vaccine.

Tribune News Service

Latest UK Covid wave past peak as infections fall by half a million in a week

ONS data shows rates nevertheless ‘still remain among the highest seen during the course of the pandemic’

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘over the peak’ of Covid summer wave as infections drop for first time in two months

According to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics, the UK is finally 'over the peak' of the Covid wave that has plagued this summer with new Omicron variants

Daily Mirror

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No new COVID variant detected in country: Centre tells Lok Sabha

Health Minister said Omicron and its sub-lineages are found to be associated with milder disease as evidenced by the relatively lower rates of hospitalizations reported by States and Union Territories

The Hindu

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK

‘Stealthy’ new COVID variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

The Independent UK

What is ‘Centaurus’? Fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK

Vic's latest Omicron wave is peaking: CHO

Victoria's COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalisations should start to drop in coming weeks as the state's latest Omicron wave peaks.

AAP

RAT makers say critics are 'fearmongering' after calls for more PCR COVID-19 tests

The peak body for rapid antigen test suppliers says there is an "education gap" in Australia about how and when COVID-19 tests should be used.

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The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

Axios

Biden administration to begin offering updated booster shots in September

These shots are expected to serve stronger protection against new Omicron subvariant BA.5.

The Conversation

New Zealand's latest COVID wave is levelling off, with fewer people in hospital than feared

New Zealand has likely passed the peak of the most recent COVID-19 wave, thanks to strong hybrid immunity in the community and with the number of hospitalisations at the lower end of what was originally expected.

The Times of India

Omicron sub-lineage BA.2.75 dominant in Vidarbha

NAGPUR: Genome sequencing of Covid positive samples from the region has shown dominance of new Omicron sub-lineage BA.2.75 in Vidarbha, which is witnessing spike in all the districts. This highly mutated variant of Omicron is more fitter and known to dodge antibodies beside better attaching itself to human cells.

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Los Angeles Times

Some experts see less value in a new LA mask mandate at this stage of the pandemic

LOS ANGELES — As successive waves of COVID-19 have swept across the Southland, Michael Matteo Rossi, a 35 year-old filmmaker who lives in Los Feliz, has gamely masked up whenever he shopped, ate out or visited with his parents, who are in their 70s.

The Guardian - UK

Rise of Omicron subvariants sends UK staff absence soaring

Blow to businesses as 300,000 workers took time off due to Covid last month, with BA.4 and BA.5 the majority of new infections

The Independent UK

‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

The Independent UK

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK

What is ‘Centaurus’? Fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

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