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Deputy PM Grant Robertson tests positive for Covid-19: Grant Roberston said he had "fairly mild" symptoms and would remain acting prime minister ...
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Deputy PM Grant Robertson tests positive for Covid-19
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Michael Baker calls for mandatory influenza isolation: A top epidemiologist is calling for mandatory isolation for those who contract the flu ...
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Michael Baker calls for mandatory influenza isolation
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Deputy PM Grant Robertson tests positive for Covid-19: Grant Roberston said he had "fairly mild" symptoms and would remain acting prime minister ...
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Deputy PM Grant Robertson tests positive for Covid-19
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Michael Baker calls for mandatory influenza isolation: A top epidemiologist is calling for mandatory isolation for those who contract the flu ...
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Michael Baker calls for mandatory influenza isolation
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Coronavirus FAQ: Are we in a surge? How do you cope if your whole family catches it?
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Coronavirus FAQ: Are we in a surge? How do you cope if your whole family ...
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Flu and Covid levels are rising: what does it mean for Christmas in the UK?: Figures show a sharp rise in flu infections and hospital admissions in England in ...
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Flu and Covid levels are rising: what does it mean for Christmas in the ...
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As winter virus activity picks up, CDC warns of 'urgent need' to boost vaccine coverage
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As winter virus activity picks up, CDC warns of 'urgent need' to boost ...
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Even more free home Covid-19 tests are available for order from the US government
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Even more free home Covid-19 tests are available for order from the US ...
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Covid and flu rising ahead of holidays, increasing ER visits: Combined covid, influenza and RSV emergency room visits are the highest since February.
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Covid and flu rising ahead of holidays, increasing ER visits
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Opinion | Covid Vaccine Hesitancy Took Off This Winter. Can We Fix It?: A newer, more vague vaccine hesitancy is emerging. A New York doctor has some advice for ...
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Opinion | Covid Vaccine Hesitancy Took Off This Winter. Can We Fix It?
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Commentary: Better COVID-19 booster vaccines are needed if we want people to take them
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Commentary: Better COVID-19 booster vaccines are needed if we want people ...
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The new Covid-19 vaccine is receiving shockingly little interest from the US public
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The new Covid-19 vaccine is receiving shockingly little interest from the ...
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The CDC Says You No Longer Have to Isolate for 5 Days if You Have COVID, Here's Why
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The CDC Says You No Longer Have to Isolate for 5 Days if You Have COVID ...
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CDC to expand eligibility for free flu jabs, urges COVID vaccination - Focus Taiwan
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CDC to expand eligibility for free flu jabs, urges COVID vaccination - ...
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New COVID-19 sub-variant is highly contagious, CDC warns: Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of ...
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New COVID-19 sub-variant is highly contagious, CDC warns
Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
  • The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.

  • Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.

  • The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
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List of who is eligible for free Covid and flu jabs in 2024: Covid-19 vaccines can be bought from April 1, 2024, with a single dose costing £45 - but some people ...
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List of who is eligible for free Covid and flu jabs in 2024
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Why many more people are lining up for a flu shot than a COVID vaccine: Frantic lineups for scarce doses when COVID vaccines first became available have long ...
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Why many more people are lining up for a flu shot than a COVID vaccine
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People with new Covid strain report two new symptoms: Health experts fear the new strain could become a serious health issue
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People with new Covid strain report two new symptoms
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Latest Covid cases as Brits warned 'remain vigilant' after holiday hotspots rise: The numbers peaked last week on January 4
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Latest Covid cases as Brits warned 'remain vigilant' after holiday ...
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Why you can’t get a private Covid jab in the UK and how to know if you're eligible for NHS booster vaccine
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Why you can’t get a private Covid jab in the UK and how to know if you're ...
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Hong Kong may see sharp rise in Covid cases in next 2 months, experts say, urging vulnerable groups to get booster jabs
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Hong Kong may see sharp rise in Covid cases in next 2 months, experts say ...
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Isle of Wight Covid and flu jabs still available this winter: The Vaccination Hub at St Mary’s Hospital is offering winter vaccinations, advice and support to ...
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Isle of Wight Covid and flu jabs still available this winter
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Yes, a Lot of People Are Getting Sick Right Now: The spread of the flu, COVID, and RSV has driven respiratory-illness activity to high levels in New York City ...
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Yes, a Lot of People Are Getting Sick Right Now
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Boston-area COVID wastewater data spikes: A ‘concerning’ jump in Massachusetts cases as doctors urge people to get vaccinated
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Boston-area COVID wastewater data spikes: A ‘concerning’ jump in ...
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When, where and how to get the flu vaccine and Covid booster in Spain: The winter season is now in full swing and so too unfortunately the flu ...
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When, where and how to get the flu vaccine and Covid booster in Spain
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Pfizer Covid Boosters Aren't Strong Enough Against Omicron: Pfizer is struggling because not enough people are getting annual Covid shots ...
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Pfizer Covid Boosters Aren't Strong Enough Against Omicron
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Double-infections hits California hard : California’s hospitals are getting busier with more COVID-19 and flu patients. Los Angeles County recently entering the ...
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Double-infections hits California hard
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NHS 111 Wales release data showing rise in COVID-19 symptoms: Recently released NHS 111 Wales data shows a rise in 'COVID-19 like' symptoms in the first weeks of ...
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NHS 111 Wales release data showing rise in COVID-19 symptoms
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California flu case numbers are rising. What to do if you’re sick: According to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, California emergency ...
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California flu case numbers are rising. What to do if you’re sick
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Still haven’t gotten flu shot, COVID booster, RSV vaccine? Now is the time, CDC says
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Still haven’t gotten flu shot, COVID booster, RSV vaccine? Now is the time ...
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Doctors call on people at risk for COVID-19 and flu vaccination on: Berlin - In view of the increasing number of infections, medical representatives are ...
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Doctors call on people at risk for COVID-19 and flu vaccination on
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As COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Illinois, Chicago kids get their COVID, flu shots
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As COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Illinois, Chicago kids get their ...
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Type A flu to give way to Type B, caution needed for 'flurona' outbreak: Japan expert - The Mainichi
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Type A flu to give way to Type B, caution needed for 'flurona' outbreak: ...
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Here’s Where Vaccination Rates Stand Among Covid, Flu, RSV Shots Ahead Of The Holidays—And Why Experts Say You Should Get Yours Soon
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Here’s Where Vaccination Rates Stand Among Covid, Flu, RSV Shots Ahead Of ...
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Why is US CDC suggesting people to get Covid and flu shots together?: Why is US CDC suggesting people to get Covid and flu shots together?
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Why is US CDC suggesting people to get Covid and flu shots together?