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Tamil Nadu registers 195 fresh cases of Covid-19; 95 in Chennai

CHENNAI: As fresh cases in Tamil Nadu rose to 195 on Wednesday with Chennai adding 95 cases, the public health department warned district health officials and the public of the increasing positivity rate in Chennai and a possible increase in hospitalisation.

The Times of India

France's metro systems have three times as much air pollution as air outside

Metro systems in French cities have up to three times as much fine particle pollution as the outside air, according to the French National agency, which says that improving air quality in public transit should be a key focus for France’s public health policy.

Radio France Internationale

Exclusive: Anthony Fauci on the Aids crisis, monkeypox, trans rights and his retirement (OLD)

In an exclusive interview with Io Dodds, Dr Anthony Fauci looks back on his decades-long career in public health

The Independent UK

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Monkeypox needs 'substantial public health response' warns Covid expert

While the virus does not spread as easily as Covid-19 it still needs to be tackled correctly

Wales Online

Monkeypox needs ‘substantial public health response’, says Covid vaccine expert

Professor Sir Andrew Pollard was speaking after being knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.

The Independent UK

White House to train health care workers in Latin America - Roll Call

The Biden administration hopes a plan to train health workers in Latin America will help stem the COVID-19 pandemic and future health crises.

Roll Call

COVID-19 information on Victorian government websites was often inaccessible, study finds

The COVID-19 public health information material on two critical Victorian government websites rarely met federal government accessibility guidelines, a La Trobe University study finds.

ABC News

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2,688 new Covid cases, 21 more deaths

The country registered 21 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,688 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced.

Bangkok Post

This mosquito species from Papua New Guinea was lost for 90 years – until a photographer snapped a picture of it in Australia

There are already plenty of mosquitoes in Australia. They bring pest and public health risks to many parts of the country.

The Conversation

Experts predict increase in Covid hospital admissions and another wave

European public health experts warned in May a new Covid wave could hit

The Independent UK

Minimum alcohol price ‘causes poorest to cut back on food’ in Scotland

Some problem drinkers also reducing heating to afford rising alcohol costs, according to Public Health Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Monkeypox is spreading; can contact tracing help contain it?

Public health workers throughout the country are using contact tracing to attempt to contain the monkeypox outbreak.

Axios

5 GOP contenders compete to take on New Mexico governor

The state has some of the strictest public health mandates in the country. Five Republicans head into Tuesday's primary election hoping to take on Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in November.

WEKU

ACT parliament passes new COVID-19 powers

It would give government ministers the power to make decisions around certain public directions.

The Canberra Times

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Bangkok Post

2,224 new Covid cases, 20 more deaths

Thailand detected 2,224 new Covid-19 cases during the previous 24 hours, the fewest since May 11, 2021 aside from the 2,162 announced Monday, the Public Health Ministry said on Tuesday morning.

Bangkok Post

Pandemic nearly over: experts

Thailand is ready to treat Covid-19 as an endemic disease, largely thanks to decreasing daily infections, a falling death rate and better public health security, according to Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Bangkok Post

No plan for 5th shot yet over safety fears

The Ministry of Public Health has yet to endorse a fifth Covid-19 jab for the general public over concerns about its efficacy and safety, the Department of Disease Control said on Monday.

Tribune News Service

First suspected case of monkeypox in Georgia confirmed

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed a man earlier suspected of having monkeypox is positive for the virus.

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The Guardian - US

At least 12 military bases contaminating water supply with toxic PFAS

Testing by the Department of Defense revealed dangerous levels of the contaminants, drawing concern from public health advocates

Tribune News Service

Proposed menthol ban highlights debate over ‘sin tax’ revenue

WASHINGTON — A proposed federal ban on menthol cigarettes has underscored the tension lawmakers face in using so-called “sin tax” revenue to fund critical social programs at the state and federal levels.

The Independent UK

Doctor named in abortion case has nothing to do with lawsuit

Dr. Thomas Dobbs has never gotten involved in political fights over reproductive health, but his name has become shorthand for a legal case that could end abortion rights in the United States

Bangkok Post

Cannabis plant give-away in Buri Ram

One thousand cannabis plants will be distributed for free to people in Buri Ram starting on Friday, one day after marijuana is officially delisted as a narcotic, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.

Bangkok Post

2,162 new Covid cases, 27 more deaths

There were just 2,162 more confirmed Covid-19 cases on Sunday, and 27 coronavirus related deaths, the Public Health Ministry reported on Monday morning.

Bangkok Post

Boom time for Thai cannabis

Cannabis is scheduled to be removed from the Category 5 narcotics list on Thursday, allowing people to grow an unlimited number of plants at home.

ABC News

NSW Premier commits to public sector pay rise and $3,000 appreciation payment

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet also says an extra 10,000 doctors, nurses and other health staff will be employed using a one-off funding package of $4.5 billon in the upcoming state budget.

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