Millions of people are being urged to have flu and Covid vaccines after experts said they were increasingly worried about a bad flu spike this winter.

Anyone eligible should get their jabs to ease the spike, officials at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned. They said there will be lower levels of natural immunity compared to previous years as people socialised less during the pandemic.

One expert said they were more worried about flu this year than they had been for several years. The UKHSA warned of a possible “difficult winter” ahead as respiratory viruses, including flu and Covid, circulate widely. READ MORE: The largest cause of premature death in the UK that '70 per cent' of Manchester residents don't know they might have International surveillance shows the UK can expect the spread of H3N2 (a subtype of influenza type A), which is currently the most commonly detected flu virus worldwide.

H3N2 has recently caused waves of infection in countries including Australia, which has just had its winter. The vaccine used by the UK is designed to fight this strain.

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Amid fall in COVID cases, Delhi to dismantle last Covid care centres

₹500 fine on masks in the city As the cases of coronavirus continue to fall in the national capital, Delhi Authorities have allowed to dismantle the last three Covid care centres in the city and focus on constant vigilance against coronavirus. The Delhi LG has given the final nod to the decision of dismantling the Covid care centres erected on the properties of Radha Soami Satsang, Chhattarpur, Swan Kirpal, Burari, and Sant Nirankari, Burari and vacate their land. The decision came in the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority held on 22 September.

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Scottish covid inquiry thrown into chaos as top lawyers resign just months after launch

A public inquiry into Scotland's handling of the covid pandemic was thrown into chaos last night after it was revealed four members of its legal team had quit.

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India reports 2,468 new covid cases in last 24 hours

States have been asked to continue monitoring incoming international travelers, undertake constant genome sequencing and step-up vaccination. NEW DELHI: India reported 2,468 new covid cases in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said in an update on Wednesday.

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India detects 2,468 new Covid cases, 17 deaths in a day

Covid-19: The death toll climbed to 5,28,733 with 17 more fatalities, which included nine deaths reconciled by Kerala, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated. India recorded 2,468 new coronavirus infections, raising the tally to 4,46,01,934, while the active cases declined to 33,318, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

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Covid-19: No more ₹500 fine on Delhiites for not wearing masks in public places

₹500 after the it saw rise in Covid cases. As Covid cases fall in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has decided to stop levying the ₹500 fine for not wearing masks in public places. Services of health care workers hired on contract in Covid hospitals extended till the end of the year, the order stated.

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6th Edition of Gammadda Door to Door underway in three districts

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The 6th Phase of the Gammadda Door-to-Door program commenced on Wednesday (5) morning centering three district.The Gammadda Door to Door program is joined by the University of Peradeniya as well. The 6th edition of the Gammadda Door to Door program is currently underway in the Jaffna, Matale, and Kalutara Districts.Gammadda is well known among all Sri Lankans, young and old, as the people's force that brings about a new beginning for the villages and towns of Sri Lanka.Gammadda implements these projects by identifying the real needs of the local population.The needs of the people were identified following an extensive and streamlined study of the findings in the Gammadda Door to Door program that was implemented five times before along with the University of Peradeniya.The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Economic Crisis have forced the people of Sri Lanka to undergo various hardships.Gammadda is ready once again to identify the socio-economic issues of the people of Sri Lanka.

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COVID-19: Westmount vaccination clinic to reopen this week, MLHU says

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Westmount Shopping Centre will reopen this week to give Londoners more opportunities to get a booster shot.The clinic, which previously operated at the mall in July, will reopen on Thursday, offering any dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on a walk-in basis between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Wastewater data consistent with important COVID-19 metrics

HONOLULU – The Department of Health (DOH) published a COVID-19 Wastewater Report on Thursday, September 29. The report shows COVID-19 cases have declined since early June and the Omicron subvariant BA.5 is the dominant strain of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i.“Data from wastewater testing aligns with other data sets,” said State Laboratories Division (SLD) Administrator Edward Desmond, Ph.D, D (ABMM).“Results from COVID-19 tests taken by individuals show case counts have dropped since June. This is consistent with data in the Wastewater Report which shows concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 have declined since June.

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COVID vaccines in pregnancy tied to lower risk of NICU stay, stillbirth

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was linked to a lower risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission, stillbirth, and maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and no additional risk of preterm birth, small for gestational age (SGA), low Apgar score, cesarean delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, or chorioamnionitis, finds a systematic review and meta-analysis published yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics.

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COVID-19 Scan for Oct 04, 2022

New statistics from Ohio and Florida published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) show that Republicans have suffered more COVID-related excess deaths than Democrats, adding to the literature that demonstrates the link between political party affiliation, vaccination uptake, and COVID-19 mortality.To conduct the study, researchers linked voter registration da

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Trading of Twitter shares halted over report Elon Musk has bid to buy company

Tesla CEO Elon Musk smiles as he addresses guests at the Offshore Northern Seas 2022 (ONS) meeting in Stavanger, Norway on August 29, 2022. (Photo by CARINA JOHANSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images) NEW YORK - Trading of Twitter shares halted over report that Elon Musk will go ahead with bid to buy company at $54.20 a share.The news, based on anonymous sources, was first reported by Bloomberg News.Musk offered to buy the San Francisco company at $54.20.

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CID Chief summoned to P’ment over phone tapping

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The CID Director has been summoned to Parliament over an alleged phone tapping incident.The Director of the Criminal Investigation Department has been informed to appear before the Parliamentary Committee on Ethics and Privileges on the 18th.It is related to an investigation of a complaint made by the Member of Parliament Patali Champika. where he said his phone was tapped.Its Chairman Dr.

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"There's one word that sums up the pandemic for so many, loss": Covid-19 public inquiry starts

The UK Covid-19 public inquiry began today with a solemn vow people who lost loved ones during the pandemic and all those who have suffered will be at its 'heart'.

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India logs 1,968 new COVID cases and 15 deaths in last 24 hours

The death toll in the country has reached 5,28,716, as per the ministry. India’s active caseload currently stands at 34,598, which account for 0.08% of total cases.

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Smartwatches could help detect and track Covid-19. Here is how

Also Read: We are going after youth aspiring for Apple Watch: Fire-Boltt chief Photoplethysmography is often susceptible to external factors such as ambient light, pressure or motion. So most studies seeking to use this method to detect COVID have focused on monitoring people during sleep.

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NBRO issues landslide warnings to N’Eliya & Ratnapura

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued stage one and two landslide earnings to several areas in view of rainfall exceeding 100mm in the last 24 hours.Accordingly, advance warnings of stage 01 (yellow) and stage 02 (amber) for landslides have been issued for Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts.Therefore, a stage two landslide warning has been issued for the Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat if the rain continues, and its surrounding areas.Public have been made aware of the risks of landslides, slope collapse, rock fall, earth mound collapse and land subsidence and have been instructed to prepare to move to a safe place if necessary.Stage 01 early landslide warning has been issued for the Nuwara Eliya District and the Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Nuwara Eliya and Kothmale and surrounding areas, as well as to Kuruvita, Aheliyagoda, Alapatha, Ayagama, Kiriella and Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat Divisions and surrounding areas of the Ratnapura District.The NBRO has instructed for people in the relevant areas to be aware of the risk of landslides, slope collapse, rock fall, earth collapse and ground subsidence if the rain continues.

Covid-19 update: India detects 1,968 fresh cases, active tally below 35k

As per the health ministry, active cases in the country has now declined to 34,598 from the earlier 36,126. A decline of around 2,000 has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. India sees a huge drop in infections with 1,968 Covid-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, the lowest in 133 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

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Ringo Starr cancels tour dates after contracting COVID-19

Ringo Starr has cancelled several shows he had planned in Canada for this week, with the Beatle putting his tour on hold to recuperate after contracting COVID-19.After shows in New Buffalo, Michigan and Prior Lake, Minnesota were cancelled over the weekend “due to illness”, an official statement from Starr’s team confirmed the musician had tested positive for COVID. As a result, five shows that were scheduled for this week – in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Lethbridge, Abbotsford and Penticton – have been axed.“Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home,” the statement said.

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EXCLUSIVE: Julie Goodwin admits mental health battle is “not over”

Now finding her feet again after being treated for severe depression in 2020, the popular home cook has learnt there is one thing she can always rely on to help get her through the tough times.

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François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec wins another majority government

François Legault‘s Coalition Avenir Québec will form the next government in Quebec after cruising to a commanding majority for a second time.Global News projected the victory Monday night after a five-week election campaign that saw party leaders crisscross the province in hopes of appealing to voters and their base of supporters.Legault’s party jumped to an early lead, with the call coming in around the 15-minute mark after polls closed on election night. As of 9:20 p.m, the CAQ was leading or elected in more than 90 ridings — a significant rise from the party’s standing of 76 seats before parliament broke for the summer.

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Nike will offer major discounts on shoes, apparel following a report of excess product

LOS ANGELES - Consumers who are sick of the ongoing impacts of inflation are soon to experience a bit of relief following an announcement from Nike which plans to liquidate some of it's products following a recent flood of inventory. According to a report by The New York Post, Nike said it's planning to offer sales of up to 44% overall and 65% in North America, the company as it reported for its latest quarter last week. The company is blaming supply chain issues for a lag in product movement which resulted in the company overstocking some items while others arrived late. "We effectively have a few seasons landing in the marketplace at the same time," chief financial officer Matt Friend said on an earnings call with analysts on Thursday, adding that some of that inventory is now "seasonally out of relevance" and will be cleared out more quickly to make room for the "newest and best inventory." So what does this mean for shoppers? Big discounts, and just in time for the holidays. There are three factors that could lead to inflation which include demand-pull inflation, cost-push inflation and built-in inflation.Nike wants to get rid of excess products sitting on its shelves and fast. Many sneakerheads have noted a variety of Jordan shoes and other Nike shoes that normally sell out quickly, collecting dust on shelves. Photos of these normally highly sought after shoes were posted on social media in an attempt to show the impacts of the ongoing economic downturn.

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Sir Ringo Starr, 82, cancels further shows after testing positive for Covid

Sir Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band have cancelled further shows in the US after the former Beatles drummer tested positive for Covid. On Sunday night, the 82-year-old cancelled performances at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, and Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota, citing illness.

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Centre works with private sector for next-gen covid shot

NEW DELHI : Scientists from the department of biotechnology are working with manufacturers Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech on next generation covid-19 vaccines—a single dose without any need for boosters to protect against new variants. “Our aim is that these next generation covid vaccines should not be repeated with multiple doses. Only one vaccine dose should be enough to provide long- lasting immunity and should be able to protect from future viruses.

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Older patients more likely to report long-COVID symptoms

Among patients seen at long-COVID clinics in four countries, older people were the most likely to report symptoms and have abnormal chest imaging and lung function tests, finds a study published late last week in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases.

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COVID-19 Scan for Oct 03, 2022

The oral antiviral drug Paxlovid is safe and effective for treating COVID-19 and carries no additional risk of viral rebound beyond other treatments, according to a meta-analysis published late last week in the Journal of Infection.Paxlovid is recommended for treating patients who have mild or moderate

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Chair of Scotland's Covid-19 inquiry steps down for 'personal reasons'

The judge appointed to chair the independent public inquiry into the handling of the Covid pandemic in Scotland is resigning from the role.

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Greater Manchester covid hospital admissions rise 50 per cent in a week fuelling 'new wave' fears

The number of patients admitted to hospital with Covid-19 has jumped in the biggest rise since the peak of the last wave of infection, sparking fears that a new wave could be upon us in time for a potential "twindemic" of both coronavirus and flu.

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Ringo Starr Cancels 6 Tour Dates After Catching COVID-19

Ringo Starr has had to make the decision to cancel six of his upcoming tour dates after he tested positive for coronavirus.

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Former Beatle’s Winnipeg show nixed due to positive COVID-19 test

Ringo Starr fans: the former Beatle and his All Starr Band won’t be stopping in at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre on Tuesday as planned.True North Sports + Entertainment confirmed Monday that the band’s tour has been put on hold due to Starr, 82, contracting COVID-19. Paul McCartney marks 80th birthday with Springsteen, 60,000 fans The plug has also been pulled on shows in Saskatoon, Lethbridge, Alta., and two B.C.

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NASA, SpaceX targeting Oct. 5 to launch Crew-5 astronauts after Ian delays

The sun sets behind a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of the Crew-5 astronaut launch. (Image: SpaceX) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Operations at Florida's spaceport are getting back to normal after Hurricane Ian's rampage throughout the state. NASA and SpaceX are now targeting Wednesday, Oct.

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Kyiv residents asked to wear masks as Covid cases surge

Authorities in the Ukrainian capital have asked residents to resume wearing face masks due to a surge in Covid cases and a health system battered by the Russian invasion.

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The trial of Benjamin Mendy is paused after a second juror tests positive for Covid

The trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been adjourned again after a second juror has tested positive for Covid.

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Alzheimer's risk increased by 80% in over 65s who have had Covid, claims study

The risk of suffering from Alzheimer's disease is raised in those over 65 who have had Covid, according to new research.

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Kim Kardashian pays over $1M to settle SEC charges related to crypto promo on Instagram

FILE - Kim Kardashian is seen out on Sept. 9, 2022, in New York City.

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COVID burden to fall on primary care, Ontario needs new approach: science table

COVID-19 going forward will sit on the shoulders of primary care doctors and nurses if no new variant emerges, but the way that medical care is delivered must be reconsidered, Ontario’s now-defunct science table said Monday in its final bit of advice to the province.The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table released three briefs that focused on the response to the pandemic by family doctors and nurses.It found patients who weren’t connected with a family doctor or medical team had worse health outcomes during the pandemic. It also found primary care teams better responded to the needs of patients than solo practitioners.Other findings included unequal distribution of primary care access throughout the province, a dearth of data on that same care and major overall communication problems.

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AO Arena and Bridgewater Hall operator made almost 1,000 people redundant in Covid pandemic

The group that operates Manchester's AO Arena and Bridgewater Hall made almost 1,000 people redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic and lost over £8m, it has been revealed.

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Flu and Covid jabs to be offered in winter campaign

The Health Service Executive has launched its winter vaccination programme offering the annual flu vaccine and new Covid-19 booster vaccines, which protect against the Omicron strain.

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Mel B reveals she may have taken her own life if she'd still been with her ex during Covid lockdown

Mel B today revealed how she 'felt suffocated' at the thought she could have spent the Covid lockdown with her ex-husband and admitted she may have taken her own life. Speaking at a fringe event at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, the Spice Girl told an audience how she 'would have died' if she had still been with her former spouse during the pandemic. The 47-year-old pop star is a patron of the Women's Aid charity, which campaigns on behalf of domestic abuse survivors.

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'Not just like the flu': Covid-19 directly damages heart tissue DNA, finds experts. Read here

Covid-19 damaged the DNA in heart tissue, which was not detected in influenza samples. Notably the researchers also found that while Covid-19 and influenza are both severe respiratory viruses, they appeared to affect cardiac tissue very differently. "In comparison to the 2009 flu pandemic, Covid has led to more severe and long-term cardiovascular disease but what was causing that at a molecular level was not known," said Arutha Kulasinghe from the University of Queensland, Australia.

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Covid-19 update: India logs 3,011 cases, 28 deaths in a day

Covid-19 update: Active cases in the country has now declined to 36,126 from the earlier 37,444. A decline of 1,318 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. India sees slight drop in infections with 3,011 Covid cases reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

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Safe to get Covid and flu vaccines on same day, pharmacist says - urges people to get jabs

Covid cases could rise again. Similarly, every autumn and winter the UK's most vulnerable people are at risk from flu. With vaccines for both available, one pharmacist is urging people to take up the offer.

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The new Covid symptoms as immune-evasive strains kickstart new virus wave in UK

A ‘devastating’ Covid wave is about to break in the UK, say experts, who have slammed the government’s guidelines as ‘wrong’ and revealed the main symptom for the latest version of the virus. The autumn wave will be made worse by a lack of testing and limited surveillance of the new immune-evasive variants, according to the health leaders.

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Nike’s inventory woes stretch to China as covid recovery remains a challenge for brands

Nike Inc.’s quarterly results highlight how some U.S. brands have too much inventory at home and in markets like China, where the companies have placed big financial bets.

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Covid, Flu coinfection on rise: How fatal is it and what are the symptoms

If a person contracts COVID and influenza at the same, which leads to a flu infection then it can be termed as a co-infection. With the onset of winter, the chances of contracting COVID and flu increase significantly.

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Covid-19 or dengue: How to identify from symptoms?

What are the overlapping symptoms of COVID and dengue? Symptoms of Dengue include high fever, headache, rash, and muscle and joint pain, which bear significant resemblance with that of COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, chills, muscle or body aches, fatigue, and headache among others. In such cases, it gets difficult for the doctors to figure out whether the person is COVID positive or not.

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Long Covid can be detected with a simple blood test. Details here

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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

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