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The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Auto Dealers Face Mounting Inventories as Sales Slow

November stocks of unsold vehicles reach the second-highest level this year as Covid lockdowns stymie business

Caixin Global

Overweight women may be at highest risk of long COVID – new research

While hundreds of thousands of people are still getting COVID every day across the globe, reassuringly, the number of people dying as a result of the infection has dropped significantly thanks to effective vaccines and treatments.

The Conversation

China to Fully Reopen by Mid-2023, Top UBS Economist Predicts

Hu Yifan projects surge in economic growth as authorities exit strict Covid control policies by next year’s third quarter

Caixin Global

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Irish publicans slam Heineken for hiking prices to 'unprecedented' levels in run-up to Christmas

Publicans were written to this month and told by Heineken Ireland that the cost of their products was going up by 9% from December 1

Irish Mirror

Morning Mail: Australia down Danes to reach World Cup knockout, school principal faces historical abuse claim

In today’s newsletter: Australia shock Denmark with 1-0 win to reach last 16 of World Cup; NSW teacher under investigation; weather statistics show unusually cold and wet season

The Guardian - AU

Susanna Reid flaunts 1.5 stone weight loss as she recalls 'flirting' with David Beckham

Susanna found that the Covid lockdown had a 'massive impact' on her physical health.

Daily Record

Not over yet? Fresh blowback against China's zero-Covid policy

Last week's surprise burst of protests across China seemed to subside as quickly as they erupted. But overnight clashes have broken out in the southern port city of Guangzhou. Social media images from the megacity's Haizhu district include the sound of glass breaking and shouting, with arrests following. The clashes…

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Former U.S. President Clinton tests positive for COVID

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said in a tweet on Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild symptoms.

Reuters

'Earth's empty quarter': many Pacific nations now have falling populations

In 1989, distinguished Australian geographer Gerard Ward wrote that the Pacific was emptying out. As people on smaller islands left to seek opportunity elsewhere, the region risked becoming Earth’s empty quarter. He wrote:

The Conversation

What COVID has taught us about sharing our emotions – and why now's a good time to share again

Although they were only two-and-a-half years ago, the first months of the COVID pandemic and ensuing lockdowns seem like a distant past.

The Conversation

The bad news: 2023 is likely to be even crazier. The good news: Tough times make leaders and businesses better

Fortune's conversations with top CEOs share a common thread: Major crises make leaders more resilient.

Fortune

'There's a tangible, bustling energy around': Manchester city centre thriving as numbers return to pre-pandemic levels

'Covid changed all of us and I think people are making up for the last couple of Christmases'

Manchester Evening News

Pro-democracy movement unites Chinese Australians as community speaks out against zero-COVID policy

Hundreds of protesters from Australia's Chinese community turned out in solidarity with those in China, the majority were Han Chinese people — the largest ethnic group in mainland China.

ABC News

UK ‘going backwards’ in pandemic preparedness says former Vaccines Taskforce boss

Dame Kate Bingham suggested that UK capabilities set up to tackle the Covid-19 crisis were being 'dismantled'

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Government flying blind on Long Covid

The failure of government agencies to examine the potential impacts of Long Covid makes it impossible to make informed decisions on public health policy.

The Guardian - UK

Former vaccines chief sounds warning about UK pandemic readiness

Kate Bingham raises concerns to committee of MPs as head of UKHSA suggests Covid could be on rise again

Irish Mirror

44 children under five hospitalised with flu over the past six weeks as HSE urges vaccinations

Nearly 300 people were admitted to hospital wards around the country with influenza since the start of October

Daily Record

Delayed Lanarkshire electric vehicle charging station set for switch on by end of year

The £160k project hit the buffers after suppliers installed the wrong equipment

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Daily Record

Terminally ill OAP left without washer and dryer after signing up for government-funded scheme

Margaret Phillips took part in The Warmer Homes Scotland scheme in early September to have a new heating system installed.

The Independent UK

UK ‘going backwards’ in pandemic preparedness – expert

Dame Kate Bingham chaired the UK vaccines taskforce during the Covid-19 crisis.

The Guardian - UK

Zero Covid can’t continue in China. Reopening is the only way to quell public anger

Local officials have doubled down on the severe restrictions that has already caused so much economic damage, says Yu Jie of Chatham House

The Guardian - AU

Payment sought for 929 NSW residents who agreed to work off now invalid Covid fines

Redfern Legal Centre calls for compensation after withdrawal of 33,000 pandemic-era fines

Evening Standard

Crowds in Chinese city of Guangzhou clash with white hazmat-suited riot police

Videos appear to show objects being thrown at the officers, and crowds running to escape tear gas

Caixin Global

Guangzhou to Conditionally Allow Home Quarantine for Covid Close Contacts

The southern Chinese metropolis is aiming to ‘optimize’ pandemic prevention measures as it battles one of the worst outbreaks in the country

The Independent UK

HSBC to close 114 branches across UK as use drops ‘significantly’ after pandemic

Bank slashes around a quarter of branches in country

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