UK: "Brits told to 'wear a mask' as flu spreads across country" Flu positivity rate rose to 11.6% weekending Nov 25 (from 10.7%). Health chiefs said the highest positivity was in children aged 5–14. “We haven’t seen a virus like this for a while… these dynamics are unusual,” said Prof Nicola Lewis. Source: https://archive.md/h7u6E image
Ireland: Office worker wins €30,000 more for ‘long Covid’ discrimination "An office worker hit by “long Covid” whose bosses ignored their own medical adviser and refused to let her come back to work part-time has been awarded €30,000 in compensation after winning a second equality claim against her employer." Source: https://archive.md/g11jj image
WHO launched a new long-term plan to manage COVID-19 and future coronavirus threats. “Coronaviruses remain one of the most consequential infectious disease threats today,” said Dr Maria Van Kerkhove. Focus: surveillance, clean air, vaccines, rapid detection, protecting high-risk groups. Source:
WHO launches new, unified plan for countries to manage coronaviruses: COVID-19 and beyond
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new strategic plan for the management of coronavirus disease threats, including COVID-19, Middle...
New COVID vax formula produces antibodies nearly 3X longer. “SARS-CoV-2 has a continual transmission cycle and emergence of new variants that can jeopardise vaccine effectiveness,” but data shows updated COVID shots boost cross-reactive antibodies, offering stronger protection. "With more than 12,700 coronavirus mutations, 5 strains and nearly 4,000 variants, the study highlights the need for continued research, as well as the significance of receiving updated immunizations." Source: https://archive.md/u3IqG Study: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adu8067 image
🇪🇸 Spain hits back: Masks are mandatory again Spain’s Health Ministry warns of rising flu and COVID this winter and mandates masks in hospitals, primary care, long term care, and elderly facilities in high-risk areas to protect at risk people, prioritizing nursing homes and immunocompromised patients. Source:
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Spain hits back: Masks are mandatory again
Spain’s Ministry of Health has issued a warning over rising flu cases as winter approaches, preparing to require masks in hospitals, health centr...
Mild Covid-19 linked to structural brain changes and neuronal damage. "Research shows that even mild cases of Covid-19 can lead to measurable brain damage and neurodegeneration, especially when cognitive symptoms such as memory decline persist after infection." Source: https://archive.md/YYZlL Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65597-z image
COVID is a systemic disease that can harm the brain, heart, immune system and more. Every reinfection increases the risk of Long COVID, chronic illness, disability and even death. If people understood the real danger, they’d take prevention seriously instead of accepting repeated infections. Source:
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If you knew that you were expected to just accept repeated infections of a novel virus forever, you would reasonably want to know everything you co...
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Day 12 of COVID and she’s still struggling — fatigue, hot showers just to wake up and walking her dog while actively sick. She’s missed shifts at her hospital job and is stressed about money and job security. She knows she’s still unwell but feels pressured to return, asking why she’s not recovering. Source:
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BNO News @BNOFeed "6 years ago today: A man in Wuhan, China starts feeling ill, becoming the first confirmed case of COVID-19" Source:
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6 years ago today: A man in Wuhan, China starts feeling ill, becoming the first confirmed case of COVID-19
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It’s worrying how many people — even doctors — are now ‘always sick’ during this ongoing pandemic. #COVIDisNotOVER #COVIDisAIRBONE #Maskup 😷 Source:
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I had a catch up with one of my doctor friends today. He's just recovering from 'a bug'. He said it's strange, he never used to be ill before cov...
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