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18.12.2023 / 09:53

Kate Garraway will spend Christmas in hospital following heartbreaking update on husband's health

Kate Garraway will spend Christmas at her husband Derek's bedside after he suffered a heart attack which left him fighting for his life.

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Older Kiwis urged to get COVID-19 boosters

As Kiwis prepare for Christmas, public health officials are recommending that people who are more likely to experience severe COVID-19, such as Māori and Pacific people aged 50 and over, as well as everyone aged 65 and older, get a booster vaccine before the holidays.

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Johnson denies using 'let the bodies pile high' phrase during pandemic

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has denied claims that he used the phrase "let the bodies pile high" during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Boris Johnson calls partygate portrayals 'absurd' as he finishes Covid evidence

Boris Johnson has lashed out at some of the “absolutely absurd” characterisations of the partygate debacle as he completed two days of at-times combative and emotional evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry.

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Johnson apologises to Covid victims' families but defends record

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has apologised for "the pain and the loss and the suffering" caused by Covid-19 but defended his government at a public inquiry into its handling of the crisis.

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Key points: Boris Johnson's evidence to Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson's highly anticipated two-day hearing before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has begun.

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30.11.2023 / 19:21

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Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry Dominic Cummings created 'culture of fear' in No 10

Former health secretary Matt Hancock defended his record as he became the latest high-profile figure to give evidence to the official Covid-19 inquiry on Thursday. Among the revelations, the ex Cabinet minister accused No 10 aide Dominic Cummings of creating a “culture of fear” in government that undermined the pandemic response.

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29.11.2023 / 15:01

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Rishi Sunak denies saying it was 'OK' to let people die of coronavirus

Rishi Sunak has refuted claims that he said it was "OK" to let people die from coronavirus. The allegations surfaced from a diary entry by Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK Government's chief scientific adviser during the pandemic, which was shared with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

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Michael Gove slammed for suggesting Covid-19 was 'man-made' at inquiry

Michael Gove was slapped down at the official Covid-19 inquiry when he suggested there is a “significant body of judgment” that the virus was “man-made”.

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21.11.2023 / 09:27

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Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

Sir Chris Whitty will give evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry later in a highly anticipated appearance.

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Sir Patrick Vallance hits back at Rishi Sunak over claim covid scientists were too 'empowered'

Sir Patrick Vallance has hit back at Rishi Sunak's suggestion that scientists were too "empowered" during the Covid-19 pandemic. The former chief scientific adviser rebuffed that idea, in his witness statement to the Covid-19 Inquiry.

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Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail

FILE-A woman gets a COVID-19 test done by a healthcare worker on January 13, 2022 in North Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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20.11.2023 / 14:45

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Boris Johnson was 'bamboozled' by graphs and data during the Covid pandemic

The Covid-19 Inquiry has heard that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was "bamboozled" by the graphs and data presented to him by scientists during the pandemic. Diary entries by former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance were shown to the inquiry on Monday as Sir Patrick described dealing with the former prime minister.

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Care home families not informed of ‘do not attempt CPR’ notices, Scottish Covid inquiry told

Families whose loved ones were living in care homes during the pandemic were not informed of notices telling staff not to attempt CPR on their relatives.

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Nicki Minaj Speaks to COVID-19 Vaccine Controversy, 2 Years After Viral Tweets

Nicki Minaj is opening up about those viral tweets about the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Researchers identify amino acid that may play role for predicting, treating long COVID

Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly from the St. Louis VA Healthcare System talks about a study that found an increased risk of death in patients who developed so-called 'long COVID.'

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for hospices

LFD) testing for patient-facing staff presenting with symptoms of COVID-19, symptomatic patients where having COVID-19 will affect their clinical management and for outbreak testing.This guidance has been updated in line with changes to testing from 1 April 2023.Most patients and non-patient-facing staff who have symptoms of a respiratory infection no longer need to take an LFD test for COVID-19.Only patient-facing staff and eligible patients for COVID-19 treatments need to take a LFD test if they develop . Staff that carry out duties away from patients, such as back office staff, are ‘non-patient-facing members of staff’.

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25.10.2023 / 14:01

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Take your business to the next level with the University of Salford’s Public Health Practitioner apprenticeship

In recent years and as we have navigated an unprecedented global pandemic, public health professionals have regularly been seen and heard from in the media, highlighting the vital role of these professionals to the public.

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Jail term for electrician who blamed financial troubles during pandemic for drug dealing

An electrician claimed he turned to drug dealing after running into money troubles during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Dad whose asthmatic son died in jail says Covid inquiry must deliver accountability

A man whose asthmatic son died in his prison cell after testing positive for Covid has said the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry must deliver accountability.

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20.10.2023 / 15:17

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Covid-19 rates for every borough of Greater Manchester

Covid cases have fallen across England and Wales for the second week in a row, suggesting the rise in cases seen in early autumn are on their way out.

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Protect yourself from flu and COVID-19 this winter with vaccination

With the winter months approaching and the long summer nights coming to a close, bugs and viruses begin to do the rounds and many of us become ill around this time of year.

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07.10.2023 / 13:23

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Healthcare workers 'felt under-appreciated' amid weekly pandemic clap, Covid-19 inquiry hears

NHS and care staff felt under-appreciated when the weekly doorstep clap was taking place in the pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has heard. Kate Bell, of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), said “claps don’t pay the bills” and explained that healthcare staff felt people could not understand the scale of what workers were experiencing as the virus ripped through hospitals and care homes.

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Most recent Covid symptoms as monitoring set to return across the UK

The monitoring and testing of coronavirus levels is set to return this winter, after being ended earlier in March 2023.

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Travis Barker Reveals He Suffered A Sudden Episode Of Trigeminal Neuralgia While Fighting Recent COVID Diagnosis

Travis Barker is updating fans on his health after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.

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28.09.2023 / 17:13

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Encrochat dealer was buying £42k blocks of cocaine once a WEEK during Covid lockdown - before his empire came crashing down

An Encrochat dealer was 'buying £42k blocks of cocaine once a week' during the Covid-19 lockdown before his downfall, cops have revealed. Police discovered a huge stash of drugs in a locked storage unit as they investigated Callum Buckley.

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26.09.2023 / 16:27

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'Misinformation' and fear of needles is still stopping people getting the Covid vaccine three years on

There are a number of people that still won’t get the Covid vaccine due to a fear of needles, it is believed.

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Update Your COVID-19 Protection

Bridge Access Program.” Children without insurance can receive the COVID-19 vaccine from providers enrolled in the federal Vaccines for Children program.Three vaccines are now available to combat respiratory illness: COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). COVID-19 and flu vaccines are recommended for everyone six months of age and older.

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COVID-19 antibody and antiviral treatments

for further information including treatments available and eligibility for COVID-19 treatments.These documents include information for patients on how long to take the medicines for, what to do if pregnant or breastfeeding and how to report side effects.Leaflet versions of these documents are available to order and are for use by pharmacies to give to individuals who have been prescribed the treatments listed below.

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Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order

Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them starting next Monday. This comes as the U.S is seeing an increase of covid cases. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to family medicine doctor, Jason Littleton about the new vaccine rollouts and what the Biden Administration is doing.

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Jimmy Kimmel Tests Positive For COVID, Cancelling ‘Strike Force Three’ With Jimmy Fallon And Stephen Colbert

The “Strike Force Three” live event has struck out. The hotly anticipated show — which was announced last week by Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert — has been cancelled due to illness.

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Americans' COVID-19 Concerns Rise, but Still Restrained

18% in May/June but is essentially back to where it was in February. It is also less than half the peak level of worry recorded during the pandemic in 2020, when as many as 59% were worried.While fewer Americans today than last quarter believe the pandemic is over, the majority (53%) still say it is.

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COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 detected in Aotearoa New Zealand

The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) has detected the COVID-19 subvariant BA.2.86 in Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in wastewater samples taken earlier this month.

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COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones

If you've been waiting to get an updated COVID-19 shot, your wait could soon be over. The FDA cleared the way Monday for two new shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, for children as young as six months. A CDC panel is meeting Tuesday to weigh in on the vaccines. (Credit: FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Sherri Shepherd Postpones Season 2 of 'Sherri' Due to COVID Diagnosis

Sherri Shepherd is postponing her show.

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Easing of Covid rules at Christmas 2020 should not have happened - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has admitted that mistakes were made in relation to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at Christmas 2020.

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Everything you need to know about the new Covid strain Pirola

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve become accustomed to new variants of the virus emerging as it mutates and spreads. But last month, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that the BA.2.86 – since been named Pirola – has made its way to the UK and NHS officials have labelled it the “most concerning variant” since Omicron. It appears, say scientists, to carry a high number of 'mutations' in its spike protein so they're watching it carefully to see if it manages to evade the immune system.

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COVID-19 vaccination: consent forms and letters for care home residents

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IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims

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News Releases from Department of Health | New 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines offers enhanced protection

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recommends use of the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines newly approved and authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to protect against the most common forms of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i. The new vaccines address the XBB-lineages of the Omicron variant that accounts for 99% of COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i.The new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines replace the previously approved/authorized Bivalent mRNA vaccines.“The authorization of the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines comes at a good time.

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Kate Garraway holds back tears during heated row with Health Secretary over social care

Kate Garraway fought back tears during a tense clash with the Health Secretary Steve Barclay over social care.

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13.09.2023 / 08:57

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Covid infections rise due to new Eris variant - see how many cases are in your area

The number of coronavirus cases continues to rise across the UK - largely due to the emergence of the new Eris variant, which experts say could be worse than previous mutations. There were 8,961 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in England in the week to September 3, according to the latest government data.

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COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older

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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week

FILE - A health officer prepares a second COVID-19 vaccine booster to a resident.

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Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases

FILE-Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institution of Allergy and Infectious Disease, said he would be "extremely surprised" to see a federal mask mandate. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

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Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking health update on Derek Draper as she vows to 'never give up'

Kate Garraway has shared a heartbreaking health update about her husband Derek Draper as she vows to never stop caring for him.

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New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?

The Wall Street Journal first reported that according to a classified intelligence report provided to the White House, the Energy Department has concluded that COVID-19 "most likely arose from a laboratory leak."

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Whoopi Goldberg Misses ‘The View’ Season 27 Premiere Due To COVID

“The View” returned one co-host short.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei, China, and has since spread globally, resulting in the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, sputum production, diarrhea, and sore throat are less common.

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0