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‘Covid is over’ idea may threaten booster uptake in England, scientists warn
Concern that mixed messages over risks of virus could cause people not to come forward for autumn jabs The prevailing idea that “Covid is over” may jeopardise England’s autumn booster…
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The worst of Covid is over for most of us, but it still lingers for those with learning disabilities | Sonia Sodha
A mother has revealed the needless suffering caused by delayed jabs and broken pledges The pandemic may not be over, but vaccinations have returned life to normal for most of…
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Snap Covid lockdowns turn summer holidays into nightmare for tens of thousands of Chinese tourists
Visitors to some of the country’s most popular destinations have found themselves stranded at short notice – often because of a small handful of cases. Read the original article at…
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Victorian health minister ‘concerned’ by reports patients forced to wait hours in tent outside hospital
New $14m healthcare project is expected to ease the pressure on Victoria’s health system as it continues to buckle under demand Get our free news app, morning email briefing or…
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Stories draw us to the hero’s journey, but individual empathy doesn’t help us see the bigger picture | Bri Lee
Traditional western storytelling conventions aren’t up to the task of understanding the enormity of the climate crisis or the pandemic People love to talk about the power of stories: the…
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Europe on the brink: the states battling to stave off recession
War, drought and Covid have blighted prospects not just in Britain but continent-wide. Which countries are most at risk? Almost six months after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into Ukraine,…
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Greens question governor general’s ‘non-disclosure’ of Morrison powers – as it happened
Albanese government awaits legal advice from solicitor general over former prime minister’s power grab. This blog is now closed Calls for governor general to explain exclusion of Morrison ministries from…
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Scientists hope nasal vaccines will help halt Covid transmission
Unlike jabs, nasal vaccines target the respiratory tract, the body’s first line of defence against infection People who receive a Covid booster dose in the UK next month will be…
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Coronavirus: Omicron BA.5 subvariant may trigger new infection wave if it becomes dominant strain, health official warns, as Hong Kong logs 6,389 cases
According to authorities, 30.2 per cent of Covid-19 cases recorded on Saturday involved Omicron BA.5 subvariant, reaching a new high. Read the original article at South China Morning Post