COVID-19 Updates
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Rising Covid cases in US nursing homes prompts hospital warnings
Omicron wave has led to staff shortages, meaning hospitals that would normally release patients into care homes are backed up Covid cases are rising rapidly among US nursing home residents…
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Over-12s should be able to get Covid vaccine in Australia without parental consent, say experts
Researchers call for guidelines for when children want to get vaccines against the wishes of their parents Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updates Vaccine rollout and rates…
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UK’s biggest cities lose nearly a year of sales to Covid-related downturn
Lockdowns, home working and a lack of tourists have hit historically prosperous destinations hardest Britain’s biggest cities have lost almost a year’s worth of sales during the coronavirus pandemic as…
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Long Covid: nearly 2m days lost in NHS staff absences in England
MPs urge support for workers after data shows extent of ongoing illness in first 18 months of pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage NHS trusts in…
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Novavax Covid vaccine will be available for use in Australia in February, Greg Hunt says – video
The health minister, Greg Hunt, has announced that the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (Atagi) has recommended the use of the Novavax vaccine. The vaccine will be available in Australia…
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Europe could be headed for Covid-19 pandemic ‘endgame’: WHO
The Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the World Health Organization Europe director said on Sunday.“It’s…
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The Guardian view on recovery: an underrated process | Editorial
Recuperation – for the nation as well as the individual – requires attention, care and even grace Recovery from ill-health and injury is underrated. In the UK, and many other…
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Belgian police fire water cannon, tear gas at Covid-19 rule protesters
Police fired water cannon and thick clouds of tear gas in Brussels on Sunday to disperse demonstrators protesting against Covid-19 vaccinations and restrictions that aim to curb the fast-spreading Omicron…