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Rapidly-spreading Arcturus Covid variant has unique symptom not seen in previous strains

The Arcturus variant is widespread in India and has been found in 29 countries - including the United States. Officials are keeping a close eye on the new variant which is said to be more transmissible

Daily Mirror

Glasgow anti-social behaviour in city centre was 'far worse a year ago'

City centre trends include more spending on food and drink but the number of international visitors is down.

Glasgow Live

Dumbarton makeup artist set for glittering awards ceremony - after starting out during lockdown

Amerz Hardy took the decision to move into hair and beauty despite her background being in accountancy, but saw the world turned upside down just after she qualified in March 2020.

Daily Record

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The One Show's Alex Jones reveals bizarre Covid symptom she is still living with

'I can't cope with it anymore'

Wales Online

Portakabin waiting area approved at cancer centre due to 'increasing demand' from patients

Velindre Cancer Centre is dealing with a backlog in appointments following the coronavirus pandemic

Wales Online

Sunak under scrutiny: the six times the PM has been investigated

Parliament’s ethics watchdog will investigate whether Rishi Sunak failed to declare a potential conflict of interest, in the sixth major scrutiny the prime minister has faced in the past year.

The Week

As pandemic emergencies end, some patients with long COVID feel 'swept under the rug'

Millions of Americans suffer from long COVID, which can have debilitating physical effects, including fatigue and difficulty breathing. Yet many patients feel abandoned, as federal aid winds down.

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Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

‘Healthy’ doctor died after reaction to Covid vaccine, inquest rules

Widow of Dr Stephen Wright is planning on suing the pharmaceutical giant

The Independent UK

'Fit and healthy' doctor, 32, dies after rare severe reaction to AstraZenenca Covid jab

Dr Stephen Wright from Sevenoaks, Kent, was among the earliest groups of people to be given the vaccine during the pandemic - he died 10 days later

Daily Mirror

'Fit and healthy' doctor, 32, died after rare reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab

Dr Stephen Wright's widow, Charlotte, is considering taking legal action

Wales Online

‘Healthy’ doctor, 32, died after rare severe reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab

The widow of Dr Stephen Wright, 32, who died 10 days after his Covid vaccination, is planning to sue the pharmaceutical giant.

The Independent UK

DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World's district

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees are trying to reshape Disney World’s governing body with proposals to eliminate a planning board and prohibit mask mandates

The Independent UK

Renfrewshire covid cases stabilising after recent infections surge amid new variant

The health board says the vast majority of the population has good protection against the disease.

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Woman given less than 1% survival chance after flesh-eating bug destroys limbs

Emma Doherty survived against the odds when life-threatening sepsis and a vicious flesh-eating infection left doctors warning she had less than a 1% chance of survival

The Independent UK

In memoir, former Cuomo aide says 'nothing goes unaddressed'

A memoir from a top aide to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who defended him during the deadliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and an investigation that concluded he sexually harassed 11 women, comes out in the fall

Nottingham Post

Kate Garraway shares rare night out with husband Derek Draper but says he's back in hospital

Kate shared details of the outing and that Derek was back in hospital for treatment

Irish Mirror

Face masks no longer required in hospitals from today after three years of Covid rules

The updated guidelines from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre came into effect on Wednesday

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Mandatory facemasks in healthcare comes to an end today

The measure, introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic, has come to an end following recent advice from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre

Reuters

South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN

South Asia is home to highest number of child brides in the world as increased financial pressures and school closures due to COVID-19 forced families to marry off their young daughters, according to new estimates released by UNICEF on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Gun deaths drive historic spike in child mortality rates

After decades of steady improvement, the death rate of America’s children and teens shot up between 2019 and 2021 — and COVID-19 wasn’t the reason.

The Guardian - UK

The trials and triumphs of Sophie Morgan: ‘At 18 I had my hot girl summer. That August I was paralysed’

After a car crash, Morgan knew she was exactly the same person – she just couldn’t walk. But she had to convince everyone else. She explains how she became a forthright campaigner and a successful TV presenter

Daily Mirror

BBC star's husband forced to tell son, 6, she had died after Covid jab complications

Lisa Shaw's husband Gareth Eve is suing AstraZeneca for answers after the death of the BBC presenter who became unwell from taking her first Covid jab as he says he wants "answers"

Wales Online

Five Emergency Alert myths debunked by fact-checkers

Emergency alert is set to be sent to mobile devices this afternoon - but some misinformation about it has spread online

Daily Record

Visitor numbers at Kirkcudbright attraction skyrocket after coronavirus restrictions lifted

Broughton House and Garden in Kirkcudbright welcomed 11,140 visitors last year – up nearly 200 per cent from the year before

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