Covid-19 News
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Shanghai faces unexpected round of COVID testing for most residents
China's commercial hub of Shanghai faces an unexpected round of mass COVID-19 testing for most residents this weekend - just...
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US moves to make antiviral drug more available against COVID
The White House on Thursday announced more steps to make the antiviral treatment Paxlovid more accessible across the U.S. as...
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Thousands of COVID-negative Beijing residents sent to quarantine
Thousands of COVID-negative Beijing residents were forcibly relocated to quarantine hotels overnight due to a handful of infections, as the...
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Hepatitis outbreak investigations turn to previous exposure and infections with Covid
Testing for previous exposure to hepatitis and infections with Covid will be the focus of investigations into an outbreak of...
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Fourth Covid vaccination ‘significantly’ increases protection, study finds
A fourth Covid-19 vaccination has been found to give people protection “over and above” that experienced by people who have...
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Long Covid 50% less likely after Omicron infection than Delta
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is much less likely than Delta to result in long Covid in people who have...
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China's COVID death toll rises as Beijing warns of 'grim' situation
Shanghai reported 39 COVID deaths Sunday, official data showed, its highest daily toll since a weeks-long lockdown started, while China's...
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Valneva approved as UK's sixth Covid vaccine
The UK has approved its sixth Covid vaccine, giving the go-ahead for Valneva’s shot to be added to its protective...
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Valneva Covid vaccine approved for use in UK
It is manufactured by Valneva, using more traditional technology - similar to how polio and flu shots are made. It...
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Shanghai hospital pays the price for China's zero-COVID pursuit
A series of deaths at a hospital for elderly patients in Shanghai is underscoring the dangerous consequences of China's stubborn...
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Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city
Initially, there had been separate measures for the eastern and western sides, but the whole city is now subject to...
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Covid-19 linked to increased risk of serious blood clots for up to six months
People who have had Covid-19 are at increased risk of serious blood clots for up to six months, a study...
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UK Covid deaths could rise as infections continue to increase, experts warn
England's rising number of coronavirus infections could lead to an increase in death and hospital admissions, especially in older people,...
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Fears grow over 10% more transmissible Omicron XE variant
Researchers have identified a hybrid Omicron XE Covid variant that may be up to 10 per cent more transmissible than...
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South Korea authorises Covid-19 pill amid surging death rate
South Korea is experiencing a massive surge in cases, deaths and hospitalisations, a month after easing public health measures put...
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Number of patients with Covid in southern England highest in more than a year
The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 in two regions of England has climbed to the highest level for...