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Alert over summer spike in COVID, respiratory illnesses

An '"unusual" spike in respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza has prompted a pre-holiday warning from a state's chief health officer.

AAP

There's an effective morning-after pill for STIs but it's not clear it works in women

Doxy-PEP can be taken a few hours after sex and is effective at preventing sexually transmitted infections. New research finds it's less effective for women but that may not be the final word.

WEKU

JN.1: What to know about the new Covid variant surging in the US

Infectious disease experts say the best way to protect yourself from the JN.1 subvariant is to get the updated Covid 19 vaccine

The Independent UK

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Coronavirus strain classified as ‘variant of interest’ amid spike in cases

The World Health Organisation says that, on current evidence, the risk from the variant was ‘low’

The Independent UK

All RT-PCR labs in Andhra Pradesh to be activated, minimum 1,000 COVID-19 tests to be done daily

Following an uptick in coronavirus cases in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Health, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner and National Health Mission Director J. Nivas has said COVID-19 testing will start immediately in the State and that a minimum of 1,000 RT-PCR tests will be done daily.

The Hindu

A new normal? 6 stories about the evolving U.S. COVID response in 2023

This was the year a lot people finally exhaled. The pandemic was declared no longer an emergency. But viral threats are still with us and there are lessons we still haven't learned.

WEKU

Get Your Shots Immediately: CDC Warns Of 'Urgent Need' To Boost Vaccine Coverage As Respiratory Illnesses Surge

Low vaccination rates against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, along with an increase in respiratory diseases, could pose a potential strain on the healthcare system, the CDC warned.

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Kerala to monitor rising cases of respiratory illnesses closely

Kerala follows combined ABC approach to manage COVID/ILI cases, increase genomic surveillance & emphasize prevention.

The Hindu

Are we getting more sick after COVID?

COVID-19 could be a "risk factor" for other viruses like flu and RSV, experts say

Salon

Working from home may have stopped people from quitting smoking, researchers say

A UCL study showed the number of people quitting smoking 'stagnated' during the pandemic

Evening Standard

Flu, Covid or RSV? Warning issued as respiratory illness cases soar across US

The US could see a ‘syndemic’ this winter, an infectious diseases expert has warned

The Independent UK

COVID-19 pandemic response continues to press on budget

Continuing to pay for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments will cost Australians hundreds of millions of dollars, with the threat posed by the virus far from over.

AAP

There’s more work to do to close the racial gap in COVID-19, flu vaccination

The Urban League and other groups worked hard during the pandemic to raise vaccination rates among Black Americans. The gap is smaller, but Blacks are still less likely than whites to receive COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.

Chicago Sun-Times

Africa Trials for HIV Vaccine Discontinued as Initial Results Disappoint

The African-led trial was initiated in December 2020 but came to an early halt last month. Its conclusive findings are to be released in 2024.

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The Independent UK

Covid: Everything we know about the new Omicron descendant as winter flu surges

As Covid rates increase, here all you need to know about the UK’s newest variant

The Hindu

COVID data missing in Karnataka’s weekly infectious disease reports due to technical glitch

Doctors said travel is recognised as a potential risk, as viruses can be transmitted during transit. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications and further spread of the viruses.

The Guardian - UK

HIV vaccine trial in Africa halted after disappointing initial results

African-led trial ended a year early as researchers conclude there is ‘little or no chance’ new combination vaccines cut HIV risk

The Independent UK

Spike in Covid cases as 1,000 Americans die every week

The US government may be done with Covid, but recent CDC data shows an alarming number of Americans are still dying from the respiratory disease

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The Independent UK

1,000 Americans are dying every week from Covid, CDC says

The US government may be done with Covid, but recent data shows an alarming number of Americans are still dying from the respiratory disease

The Independent UK

Pregnant women told to get vaccinated amid spike in suspected whooping cough cases

Official figures show doctors reported some 716 suspected cases between July and November

Salon

COVID hospitalizations continue to rise

The highly-mutated Pirola variant is now driving a significant number of infections, but vaccine uptake is lagging

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson considered ‘raid’ on vaccine plant in the Netherlands

Covid inquiry expected to be told that the former PM was open to ‘military options’ to obtain ‘impounded’ jabs from factory in Leiden

The National (Scotland)

Campaign to encourage teens to get vaccinated against serious diseases

A VACCINE campaign has been launched following a drop in the number of young people opting for protection against serious diseases like meningitis.

Salon

"Pirola" COVID variant is spreading fast

Experts warned Pirola could do serious damage if it gained a foothold. Now that it's growing, what happens next?

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson to be grilled at Covid inquiry next week

The former PM will answer questions about his decision-making including the claim he was ‘obsessed with older people accepting their fate and letting the young get on with life’

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