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Morrison’s Covid measures a ‘grotesque overreaction’ to a ‘relatively mild pandemic’, Tony Abbott says
Former PM tells podcast he got vaccinated so as not to give anyone ‘an excuse for keeping us locked up any longer than was absolutely necessary’ Follow our Australia news…
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My 13-hour holiday was a glimpse of the world before Covid. I’ll be going back | Zoe Williams
Remember the good old days when you could get on a train or go to a party without wondering if it was worth the risk? It’s time for a revival…
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Almost 10 million people in England could be on NHS waiting list
ONS figures suggest 9.7 million people are waiting for hospital appointment or treatment Almost 10 million people across England could be waiting for an NHS appointment or treatment, 2 million…
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Covid boosters are a gamechanger – if they are free for everyone
Only private jabs are available to most, but annual shots could reduce healthcare costs and prevent deaths Cheaper private Covid jabs may end up as costly as pricier ones, say…
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There are new flu vaccines on offer in Australia in 2024. Here’s what to know about them | Allen Cheng
With the flu season starting and peaking earlier, there have been several enhancements to influenza vaccines. What are they? And which one should you get? Influenza is a common respiratory…
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Cheaper private Covid jabs may end up as costly as pricier ones, say experts
Exclusive: Multi-dose vials could push up charge per patient, with experts warning cost could widen inequalities Cheaper private Covid jabs could end up being just as expensive as their pricier…
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‘I only had £5’: what happened to the 3.8 million people denied furlough at the start of Covid?
Four years ago, about 11.7 million UK employees were furloughed, their jobs and wages protected by a government scheme. Those who had just changed job were left out – and…
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Young people like me are still feeling the effects of Covid – and they’re not all bad | Isabel Brooks
When it comes to studies, work or social abilities, some fared better than others. But the pandemic left its mark on all of us, whether we realise it or not…
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AstraZeneca claims Australian rules stopped it defending its vaccine during pandemic
Company says TGA regulations prevented it from responding to incorrect claims about its vaccine in 2021 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast AstraZeneca…
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Andrew Bridgen must pay Matt Hancock legal fees of £40,000 in libel claim
High court strikes out part but not all of Bridgen’s case and orders him to pay Tory MP’s costs The MP Andrew Bridgen has been ordered to pay Matt Hancock…