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UN Committee Urges Rich Countries To Waive Patents On Covid Vaccine
A UN anti-racism committee on Thursday urged rich countries -- particularly Britain, Germany, Switzerland and the United States -- to waive coronavirus vaccine patents and said they violated a guarantee against racial discrimination.
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New COVID Variant 'Eris' Spreading Rapidly In UK, Experts Sound Alarm
Eris or EG.5.1 was classified as a Covid variant on July 31 after UKHSA recorded its prevalence in the country due to rising cases internationally, particularly in Asia.
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UK Parliamentarian Who Travelled On Train With Covid Faces Suspension
Margaret Ferrier undertook the train journey in September 2020 in the early stages of the pandemic.
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UK To Require Negative Covid Tests For Travellers From China
The UK has joined a growing list of countries, including India, to introduce curbs on travellers from China amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country after Chinese authorities relaxed the strict "zero-COVID" rules.
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After US, UK May Impose Covid Curbs On Arrivals From China: Report
The UK will consider on Thursday imposing COVID-19 restrictions for arrivals from China, including requiring tests for the coronavirus, the Telegraph reported.
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UK To Start "Living With Covid", Not Publish Covid Infection Data In 2023
"Now that vaccines and therapeutics have allowed us to move to a phase where we are living with COVID-19, the publication of this specific data is no longer necessary," The UK Health Security Agency said.
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UK Ex-Minister Matt Hancock Suspended From Party Over TV Reality Show
Britain's ruling Conservative party on Tuesday suspended Matt Hancock, the former health minister during the coronavirus pandemic, for appearing on a reality TV show.
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'Bivalent' Booster For Omicron, Original Covid Strain Approved By UK
The UK health authorities on Saturday approved a second "bivalent" vaccine to be used as a booster vaccine to target both the Omicron and original strain of COVID-19.
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UK Approves An Updated Moderna Vaccine Which Targets Omicron Variant
The UK's drug regulator said Monday it has approved an updated Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus that targets the Omicron variant as well as the original form.
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More UK Pubs Call "Last Drinks" Amid Soaring Costs: Report
The number of pubs in England and Wales has plunged to its lowest ever level, according to an analysis published on Monday which blames the coronavirus pandemic and soaring costs.
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Omicron Less Likely To Cause Long COVID -19: UK Study
The Omicron variant of coronavirus is less likely to cause long COVID than previous variants, according to the first peer-reviewed study of its kind from the United Kingdom.
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Covid Cases In UK Fall Even As 2 Omicron Variant Sub-Types Surface
The United Kingdom's coronavirus alert level has been reduced from four to three as COVID-19 cases continue to fall, even as two rare types of the Omicron variant sub-types have been reclassified as variants of concern.
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Work From Home Can Be Distracting Due To "Cheese, Coffee" Says British PM
The coronavirus pandemic has caused working habits to change drastically with many jobs becoming "work from home".
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Only 1 In 4 Covid Patients Feel Fully Recovered After A Year: UK Study
A year after having COVID-19, only around one in four hospitalised patients feel fully recovered, according to a UK study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal which found that the disease affects women worse than men.
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British PM Boris Johnson Faces New 'Partygate' Claims Ahead Of India Visit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing new allegations on Monday around "partygate", the scandal surrounding government officials breaching coronavirus rules with illegal lockdown gatherings.
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UN Committee Urges Rich Countries To Waive Patents On Covid Vaccine
A UN anti-racism committee on Thursday urged rich countries -- particularly Britain, Germany, Switzerland and the United States -- to waive coronavirus vaccine patents and said they violated a guarantee against racial discrimination.
-
New COVID Variant 'Eris' Spreading Rapidly In UK, Experts Sound Alarm
Eris or EG.5.1 was classified as a Covid variant on July 31 after UKHSA recorded its prevalence in the country due to rising cases internationally, particularly in Asia.
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UK Parliamentarian Who Travelled On Train With Covid Faces Suspension
Margaret Ferrier undertook the train journey in September 2020 in the early stages of the pandemic.
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UK To Require Negative Covid Tests For Travellers From China
The UK has joined a growing list of countries, including India, to introduce curbs on travellers from China amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country after Chinese authorities relaxed the strict "zero-COVID" rules.
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After US, UK May Impose Covid Curbs On Arrivals From China: Report
The UK will consider on Thursday imposing COVID-19 restrictions for arrivals from China, including requiring tests for the coronavirus, the Telegraph reported.
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UK To Start "Living With Covid", Not Publish Covid Infection Data In 2023
"Now that vaccines and therapeutics have allowed us to move to a phase where we are living with COVID-19, the publication of this specific data is no longer necessary," The UK Health Security Agency said.
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UK Ex-Minister Matt Hancock Suspended From Party Over TV Reality Show
Britain's ruling Conservative party on Tuesday suspended Matt Hancock, the former health minister during the coronavirus pandemic, for appearing on a reality TV show.
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'Bivalent' Booster For Omicron, Original Covid Strain Approved By UK
The UK health authorities on Saturday approved a second "bivalent" vaccine to be used as a booster vaccine to target both the Omicron and original strain of COVID-19.
-
UK Approves An Updated Moderna Vaccine Which Targets Omicron Variant
The UK's drug regulator said Monday it has approved an updated Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus that targets the Omicron variant as well as the original form.
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More UK Pubs Call "Last Drinks" Amid Soaring Costs: Report
The number of pubs in England and Wales has plunged to its lowest ever level, according to an analysis published on Monday which blames the coronavirus pandemic and soaring costs.
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Omicron Less Likely To Cause Long COVID -19: UK Study
The Omicron variant of coronavirus is less likely to cause long COVID than previous variants, according to the first peer-reviewed study of its kind from the United Kingdom.
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Covid Cases In UK Fall Even As 2 Omicron Variant Sub-Types Surface
The United Kingdom's coronavirus alert level has been reduced from four to three as COVID-19 cases continue to fall, even as two rare types of the Omicron variant sub-types have been reclassified as variants of concern.
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Work From Home Can Be Distracting Due To "Cheese, Coffee" Says British PM
The coronavirus pandemic has caused working habits to change drastically with many jobs becoming "work from home".
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Only 1 In 4 Covid Patients Feel Fully Recovered After A Year: UK Study
A year after having COVID-19, only around one in four hospitalised patients feel fully recovered, according to a UK study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal which found that the disease affects women worse than men.
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British PM Boris Johnson Faces New 'Partygate' Claims Ahead Of India Visit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing new allegations on Monday around "partygate", the scandal surrounding government officials breaching coronavirus rules with illegal lockdown gatherings.
