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First Covid, now monkeypox – India’s role is key in the scramble for jabs

As the west buys early doses, India’s vaccine preparedness matters not just at home but for other developing nations dependent on its shots

The Guardian - UK

Active COVID-19 cases decline to 43,415

A decline of 579 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours

The Hindu

More than half of eligible Canberrans yet to have latest COVID jab

A "better" Omicron-specific vaccine will be available in coming weeks, the Health Minister said.

The Canberra Times

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Public urged to 'stay home if unwell' this winter and get Covid-19 booster as hospitalisations rise

The advice comes as the latest Government figures show that the number of cases of Covi19 through mass community testing have risen over the past week - with hospital admissions also surging

Chronicle Live

Chicago, suburbs back down to low COVID-19 risk level: CDC

Illinois has reported an average of 2,482 new cases per day over the past week, a 32% decline compared to a month ago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Second dose of monkeypox vaccine to be offered to those most at risk, government announces

Second doses will be offered two to three months after initial jab, says UKHSA

The Independent UK

£6m needed to tackle ME crisis as patients demand action over increasing long covid fears

A demonstration is being planned outside the Scottish Parliament amid calls to ring-fence £6million a year to treat ME patients.

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Fight to end virus pandemic takes place on UN's sidelines

While the coronavirus pandemic was not the main focus of the U.N. General Assembly, the conversations were still happening on the sidelines

The Independent UK

New Covid strain added to watchlist

A new Omicron subvariant known as BQ.1.1, first reported in the United Kingdom last month, is now on Thailand's watchlist as the newest fast-spreading coronavirus variant, according to the Center for Medical Genomics at Ramathibodi Hospital.

Bangkok Post

Monkeypox vaccine second doses available for most at risk, says UKHSA

Sexual health clinics will continue to prioritise offering first doses but some will offer second shots

The Guardian - UK

Second doses of vaccine to be offered to those most at risk from monkeypox

Modelling suggests vaccinating 25% of the groups most at risk could significantly reduce the risk of transmission.

The Independent UK

Moderna vs. Pfizer: Is it OK to mix and match the updated COVID-19 booster shots?

LOS ANGELES — As residents prepare to roll up their sleeves for a third, fourth or even fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine, some may be wondering: Do I need to stick with the same brand, or is it safe to mix it up?

Los Angeles Times

Wales sees first rise in Covid infections for months, according to ONS infection survey

Wales and England both saw a rise compared with the previous week, but Scotland and Northern Ireland reported decreases

Wales Online

People urged to get Covid booster and ‘stay home if sick this winter’ as cases soar

The advice comes as latest Government figures show that the number of cases detected through mass community testing, as well as hospital admissions, have risen over the past week

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Reuters

'Blood on your hands' if world steps back on tackling COVID now - WHO official

If rich nations think the pandemic is over, they should help lower-income countries reach that point too, a senior World Health Organization official told Reuters.

Daily Mirror

Covid rates skyrocket in some school-aged children after new term starts

The Office for National Statistics' latest Coronavirus Infection Survey shows a rapid increase in a matter of days in those in school years 7 to 11 since the term started again

Daily Record

Covid 'stay at home' warning issued by expert as Scotland's cases highest in UK

The UK's Chief Medical Adviser has urged people to stay home this winter if they feel unwell.

Manchester Evening News

COVID infections in England increase for the first time in months

The ONS announced this was the first week-on-week increase since the start of July.

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The Guardian - UK

UK’s autumn Covid wave could be worse than the last as cases rise

There is a mixture of variants in circulation, and signs of vaccine fatigue in the population

The Times of India

Nearly 90 pc Covid samples genome-sequenced in Delhi in July-August detected with BA.2 variant

NEW DELHI: Nearly 90 per cent of the Covid-19 samples genome-sequenced in Delhi in July and August were detected with the BA.2 variant of the virus, according to official data.

The Independent UK

Covid-19 infections rise in England and Wales for first time since early July

The number of people in hospital with the virus is also showing early signs of a rise.

The Independent UK

First Covid rise in England and Wales for nearly 3 months as infections surge

But cases continue to fall in Northern Ireland and Scotland

Chronicle Live

Spain Covid travel rules to remain in force for British holidaymakers

Spain's Ministry of Health confirmed that the health control form is no longer required for holidaymakers, but other requirements have been extended

Irish Mirror

Scientists warn dangerous Russian bat virus could infect humans - and it resists Covid jabs

Using samples taken from people vaccinated against COVID-19, the team discovered Khosta-2 was not neutralised by current vaccines

WEKU

Flu is expected to flare up in U.S. this winter, raising fears of a 'twindemic'

After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID.

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