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COVID-19 vaccine boosters are the best defence: Older adults shouldn’t rely on previous infection for immunity

Despite researchers’ efforts to understand SARS-CoV-2, the virus continues to hold many secrets. As much as we’ve tried to shoehorn it into our thinking about how respiratory viruses work, it will simply not comply.

The Conversation

Brian Cox pulls out of Edinburgh Yes rally after getting Covid

BRIAN Cox has pulled out of a major Scottish independence rally after getting Covid.

The National (Scotland)

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England at three-month high

It is too soon to know if the rise is linked to the latest variant BA.2.86.

The Independent UK

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Scientists reveal why Covid-19 causes ‘brain fog’ and memory problems

Discovery could help clinicians to treat cognitive symptoms caused by virus

Evening Standard

OPINION - Winter jabs brought forward due to new Covid variant: Tech and Science Daily podcast

Plus, a ‘Disease X’ vaccine could be ready within 100 days of a new threat emerging thanks to UK scientists.

Evening Standard

‘Brighton cat killer’ Stephen Bouquet died of Covid-19 while in prison – inquest

The coroner ruled Bouquet died of natural causes while serving his prison sentence in HMP Elmley.

The Independent UK

Simon Cowell details private mental health battle prompted by Covid fears

The music mogul said that since starting therapy at 63, he felt as though ‘a weight has lifted off my shoulders’

Evening Standard

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Who is eligible for Covid and flu winter booster jabs? Rollout brought forward

Eligible Brits will be invited to get their Covid-19 and flu booster earlier than initially planned

Evening Standard

As U.S. COVID hospitalizations rise, some places are bringing mask mandates back

New COVID variants are fueling hospitalizations and prompting some schools and hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. Others are considering or ruling out the possibility, leaving it up to individuals.

WEKU

Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend

Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant

The Independent UK

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

The Independent UK

Time to extinguish the claim that you can’t yell ‘fire in a crowded theater’

A court decision against a Louisiana man who made a COVID joke illustrates the continuing influence of a misbegotten, century-old analogy that is frequently used as an excuse to punish or censor constitutionally protected speech.

Chicago Sun-Times

'I'm so happy': Plenty of joy as 10 people with intellectual disabilities move into their own home

Project Independence finally opened in Phillip after delays caused by COVID, supply issues - and even the theft of all the homes' dishwashers.

The Canberra Times

UK health officials bring forward autumn flu and Covid vaccinations

Move in England comes after detection of highly-mutated coronavirus variant that is spreading around the world

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WEKU

Whatever happened to fly-in medical missions that got kayoed by the pandemic?

The COVID emergency brought widespread cancellations for short-term fly-ins to run clinics. Are the missions — praised for the help they provide and criticized for a colonialist mindset — coming back?

The Conversation

Migrant workers facing the dangers of wildfires need support

Wildfires continue to burn across Canada, destroying hundreds of structures and displacing thousands of people. However, while many have been able to evacuate and receive help, migrant workers have been coping with the effects of the fires with relatively little support.

The Independent UK

Trump’s Covid czar warns Americans are dangerously underestimating surge: ‘2 or 3 of your friends have it’

Dr Birx, who served as White House Covid response coordinator under Donald Trump, said Americans are living in ‘a bit of a fantasy world’ and ‘pretending that Covid is not relevant’

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3 Best Biotech Stocks for Growth in 2023

The biotech industry is well-positioned for solid growth due to the growing demand for high-quality treatments for chronic diseases and an aging population. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong biotech stocks Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), Alkermes (ALKS), and Gilead Sciences (GILD), given their solid growth prospects. Read…

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The Independent UK

Covid and flu autumn jabs sped up as fears grow over new BA.2.86 variant

The decision follows warnings by GPs that delays to the flu vaccine rollout would cause ‘chaos’

The Independent UK

Autumn Covid vaccine programme brought forward after new variant detected in UK

The Government said vaccinations would start on September 11 following advice from the UK Health Security Agency.

The Hindu

G-20 must help deal with glaring inequities revealed by COVID-19: WHO special envoy

COVID-19 pandemic exposed inequity of access to vaccines/treatments, must bridge gap before another outbreak. G-20 must help develop "new global playbook" for regional self-sufficiency & equitable allocation/access. India's G-20 Presidency launched WHO digital health network, setting exemplary standard for digital health access. Need "new global playbook" to ensure equitable access…

Reason

Polls Offer Little Comfort for Supporters of Gun Control

Americans support tighter laws, but not as much as they distrust government and like owning guns.

The Independent UK

John McEnroe misses US Open commentary due to Covid: ‘That sucks’

‘I’m watching the US Open from home and can’t wait to get back to work soon’

Reason

Don't Bring Back COVID Authoritarianism

People should be free to choose how cautious to be. Mask mandates, lockdowns, and closing schools won't stop the virus.

Reason

A Ruling Against a Man Arrested for a COVID-19 Joke Highlights the Influence of a Pernicious Analogy

A federal judge compared Waylon Bailey’s Facebook jest to "falsely shouting fire in a theatre."

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