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The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

'We won't forget you': Tribute to London’s Covid victims five years on from first case

On February 12, 2020, London recorded its first positive Covid-19 case

Evening Standard

Measles is spreading across West Texas. The county at the center has one of state’s highest vaccine exemption rates

Many of those infected in Gaines County were young and unvaccinated children

The Independent UK

Norovirus outbreak closes three wards at London hospital amid vomiting bug surge

Health chief warns vomiting bug can ‘rip through our wards like wildfire, making patients even sicker’

Evening Standard

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A gentler drug overdose reversal

Naloxone is a fantastic tool in reducing opioid deaths, but gentler versions would be helpful for fighting overdose

Salon

Mapped: The new mpox vaccination sites opening across England after new cases found

Another case of clade 1b mpox was detected in the UK on Friday

The Independent UK

New mpox vaccination sites opened across England

Officials said the risk to the public ‘remains low’ but it is important those who are eligible can access jabs easily.

The Independent UK

What has the UK Covid inquiry learned so far about vaccines and treatments?

In fourth part of the inquiry, questons were asked about vaccine trials, procurement and the UK’s preparedness for future pandemics

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Norovirus hospitalisations hit highest level this winter - how high are cases in your area?

NHS England said pressure on hospital capacity remains high

Evening Standard

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Comments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial vaccine and Covid-19 statements faced scrutiny during his confirmation hearing.

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Covid inquiry hears some vaccine injured have waited over a year for help ruling

A bespoke compensation or support scheme specifically for those affected by Covid-19 jabs has been suggested.

Evening Standard

What is the 'mystery' virus? Britons urged to wear face masks

The NHS has said that those worried about contracting the virus should wear face masks

Evening Standard

CIA Now Believes COVID-19 Originated in a Lab, But Has 'Low Confidence' in Theory

The CIA now considers a lab leak the most likely origin of COVID-19 but holds "low confidence" in the theory.

Latin Times

Former vaccines tsar describes ‘open warfare’ within UK government during Covid pandemic

Dame Kate Bingham, who led the vaccine taskforce in 2020, said the clinically vulnerable were deprioritised and goals were not followed

The Guardian - UK

Whitehall ‘group think’ and inter-departmental rows slammed by vaccine tsar

Dame Kate Bingham was commissioned by the previous government to help the UK secure vaccines during the pandemic.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

‘Volunteer spirit’ drove Covid vaccination campaign success, says Whitty

England’s chief medical officer was appearing before the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry on Monday.

International Business Times

Vaccine Misinformation: A Lasting Side Effect From Covid

A fringe anti-vaccine movement took advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic to bring conspiracy theories to a much wider audience, propelling dangerous misinformation about life-saving jabs that still endures five years later, experts warn.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr reportedly sought to block Covid-19 vaccinations at height of pandemic

Trump’s pick to lead US health policy lobbied to rescind 2021 authorization and to deny any future vaccine

The Independent UK

Reporting of vaccine side-effects should be mandatory – Tory former minister

Esther McVey said there was a ‘gross underreporting’ of unintended impacts of vaccines to the medicines regulator.

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The Guardian - UK

Britain must build own vaccine manufacturing capability, says Matt Hancock

Former health secretary told Covid inquiry an onshore facility was ‘critical’ in preparation for future pandemic

Mic

The FDA's Plan To Fight Cigarette Addiction Is A Bold, But Obvious, Next Step

The Biden administration's proposal aims to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes as part of an effort to reduce addiction and improve public health.

The Guardian - UK

People with Covid vaccine injuries not getting help they need, inquiry hears

Vaccine damage payment scheme ‘inadequate and inefficient,’ says Vaccine Injured spokesperson

The Independent UK

Bereaved families criticise Covid-19 vaccine rollout at public inquiry

Family members of those who died after contracting Covid-19 gave evidence to the public inquiry on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on

People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemic

The Independent UK

Antidepressant Sertraline taken by Thomas Kingston before suicide flagged ‘40 times by coroners’

Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, took his own life in February last year

Evening Standard

I found a pill that’s like Ozempic for smokers. Within a week, I’d quit

Will Hosie has been smoking since he was 14. With the new anti-smoking pill, he’s finally kicked the habit

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