The Director for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
says approval for children aged 12-15 to get a Covid-19 vaccine
booster shot could be days or weeks away.
This comes as pediatric hospitalizations and infection levels are
surging across the U.S.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Thousands of Indian doctors protest in the capital to accelerate the admission of medical students
Doctors and medical associations in India say they will stop providing medical services from Wednesday, after hundreds of protesting doctors were detained by police forces in Delhi.
Amid a shortage of hospital staff, demonstrators have been calling on the government to accelerate the admission of medical students, a process which has stalled.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.
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Amid a shortage of hospital staff, demonstrators have been calling on the government to accelerate the admission of medical students, a process which has stalled.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.
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UK PM URGES BOOSTER HOLD-OUTS TO GET JABBED
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's urging 2.4 million eligible people
to come forward for their covid-19 booster vaccine.
He says the nearly 33 million booster jabs already administered have
contributed to England not bringing in tougher restrictions over the
Christmas and New Year periods.
Some pharmacists are warning of problems with supplies of rapid covid
tests after isolation was shortened to a week for people who test
positive for covid-19, but are testing negative on days 6 and 7.
The Prime Minister says the Omicron wave is being mitigated by the
vaccination programme.
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The Prime Minister says vaccines are allowing New Year festivities to
go ahead in England.
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to come forward for their covid-19 booster vaccine.
He says the nearly 33 million booster jabs already administered have
contributed to England not bringing in tougher restrictions over the
Christmas and New Year periods.
Some pharmacists are warning of problems with supplies of rapid covid
tests after isolation was shortened to a week for people who test
positive for covid-19, but are testing negative on days 6 and 7.
The Prime Minister says the Omicron wave is being mitigated by the
vaccination programme.
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ALT:
The Prime Minister says vaccines are allowing New Year festivities to
go ahead in England.
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U.S. reports new daily Covid-19 record
The United States has reported it's highest ever daily figure for new
Covid-19 infections, with cases topping 440,000.
It comes as health officials are facing criticism for reducing
isolation periods for positive patients.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Covid-19 infections, with cases topping 440,000.
It comes as health officials are facing criticism for reducing
isolation periods for positive patients.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UAE Bans Flights From Uganda Over Omicron
Intro;
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have added Uganda to their travel red list… by suspending all passenger flights from the country.
The decision was made over concerns related to the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant.
Uganda has registered a spike in COVID-19 infections in recent weeks, and health authorities attribute the cases to the Omicron variant.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;
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WARNINGS OVER COST-OF-LIVING 'CATASTROPHE'
It's being warned millions of families in the UK will see a
significant hit to their incomes in 2022.
The Resolution Foundation says higher energy bills will be accompanied
by stagnant wages and tax rises.
It calls it a 'cost of living catastrophe'.
Torsten Bell from the Resolution Foundation says it'll be a difficult
year for living standards.
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significant hit to their incomes in 2022.
The Resolution Foundation says higher energy bills will be accompanied
by stagnant wages and tax rises.
It calls it a 'cost of living catastrophe'.
Torsten Bell from the Resolution Foundation says it'll be a difficult
year for living standards.
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India's daily COVID-19 tally rises by 44% as Omicron spreads
Intro:
India's daily COVID-19 numbers have jumped by 44% as Omicron spreads across the country.
The country registered nearly 10,000 new infections on Wednesday.
While the tally may be far less than the ones being reported by nations such as the UK and the US, some experts are seeing this as the beginning of a third wave.
Ishan Garg reports.
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HK Police Raid Pro-Democracy Stand News Outlet, Arrest Six
In Hong Kong, hundreds of national security police have raided the office of a popular opposition news outlet.
Six people including senior staff were arrested for conspiracy to publish seditious publications.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Six people including senior staff were arrested for conspiracy to publish seditious publications.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Mixed close on Wall Street with Omicron in focus
It was a mixed close for the U.S. markets Tuesday as investors weigh
the impact of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.
The S&P 500 fell from a record high but the winning streak for the Dow
Jones continues.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the impact of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.
The S&P 500 fell from a record high but the winning streak for the Dow
Jones continues.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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New York to expand testing to keep kids in school
Children will return to New York City classrooms in the New Year
despite a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Officials say vaccinations and increased testing will help keep the
country's largest public school system safe.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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despite a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Officials say vaccinations and increased testing will help keep the
country's largest public school system safe.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Save the Children blame Myanmar military for deaths of two staff members
The charity Save the Children has blamed Myanmar's military for the
deaths of two of its staff members.
The organization has called on the United Nations Security Council to
take action.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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deaths of two of its staff members.
The organization has called on the United Nations Security Council to
take action.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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SpaceX criticized for Chinese space station near misses
China has reported Elon Musk's SpaceX company to the United Nations
after accusations his satellites narrowly missed the Chinese space
station.
The American has faced a backlash on Chinese social media as a result
of the alleged incidents.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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after accusations his satellites narrowly missed the Chinese space
station.
The American has faced a backlash on Chinese social media as a result
of the alleged incidents.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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U.S. halves Covid isolation period to keep businesses running
The US has halved the self-isolation time for those testing positive
for Covid-19 in an attempt to get people back to work quicker.
As the Omicron variant spreads across the country, staff shortages
have caused disruption in particular for airlines.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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for Covid-19 in an attempt to get people back to work quicker.
As the Omicron variant spreads across the country, staff shortages
have caused disruption in particular for airlines.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Delhi records highest number of COVID cases in 6 months, yellow alert issued
India's capital has issued a yellow alert and increased restrictions across the city after Delhi recorded over 300 coronavirus infections in the past day.
This is the highest rise in COVID cases in the capital city since June 9th.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more from New Delhi..
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Russia and U.S. to hold security talks in January
Russia and the U.S. will hold security talks on January 10th. Confirmation comes amid tensions with Ukraine and demands from Russia over NATO expansion. Julia Chapman has more.
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India opens vaccination for 15-18 year olds; allows boosters for the most vulnerable
Intro:
India has changed its vaccination policy to allow people between the age of 15 and 18 to be vaccinated.
The nation has also allowed booster shots for frontline workers and those above the age of 60 with co-morbidities.
Local authorities are being urged to impose restrictions amid rising Omicron cases, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Duration: 43 seconds
Monday, December 27, 2021
S&P hits new record high after Christmas holiday
U.S. stocks rebounded strongly after the Christmas holiday as
investors shrugged off concerns over the Covid-19 omicron variant.
Some strong spending figures over the holiday shopping period also
gave traders reason to be merry.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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investors shrugged off concerns over the Covid-19 omicron variant.
Some strong spending figures over the holiday shopping period also
gave traders reason to be merry.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump praised for promoting Covid-19 booster
America's top medical adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci [FOW-chee] has
commended former President Donald Trump for telling supporters he'd
got a Covid-19 vaccine booster.
Some of Trump's supporters loudly booed the announcement during an
event in Dallas.
During his presidency Trump repeatedly downplayed the severity of the virus.
Fauci told ABC he was "stunned" people have reacted badly to the
President's admission…. but praised the former president for his
honesty.
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Baylor University infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez has
similarly supported Trump's decision to promote the booster.
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commended former President Donald Trump for telling supporters he'd
got a Covid-19 vaccine booster.
Some of Trump's supporters loudly booed the announcement during an
event in Dallas.
During his presidency Trump repeatedly downplayed the severity of the virus.
Fauci told ABC he was "stunned" people have reacted badly to the
President's admission…. but praised the former president for his
honesty.
IN: "I was..."
OUT: "...up."
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Baylor University infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez has
similarly supported Trump's decision to promote the booster.
IN: "I'm glad..."
OUT: "...nonsense."
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President Biden meets with governors to address Omicron surge [CLIPS]
U.S. President Joe Biden has told the nation's governors that the
White House has their backs amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.
The Biden administration has pledged to make 500 million free at-home
Covid-19 tests available for the public but the move has come too late
to avoid huge disruptions over the holiday period.
Thousands of flights have been canceled and long lines have been
reported at testing sites across the country.
Addressing the country's governors on a remote-video call, the
president said his administration is taking steps to improve testing
capacity.
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President Biden has acknowledged that the response to rising Covid-19
cases has been insufficient.
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Faced with rising Covid-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant,
President Biden has urged unvaccinated Americans to get a shot.
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President Biden warns that surging Covid-19 cases means that some
hospitals will get overrun. But he has told governors that steps are
being taken to support the healthcare system.
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OUT: … help staff hospitals"
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White House has their backs amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.
The Biden administration has pledged to make 500 million free at-home
Covid-19 tests available for the public but the move has come too late
to avoid huge disruptions over the holiday period.
Thousands of flights have been canceled and long lines have been
reported at testing sites across the country.
Addressing the country's governors on a remote-video call, the
president said his administration is taking steps to improve testing
capacity.
IN: "I know the…
OUT: … are more coming"
Dur: 13 seconds
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President Biden has acknowledged that the response to rising Covid-19
cases has been insufficient.
IN: "We went from…
OUT: … we could have"
Dur: 14 seconds
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Faced with rising Covid-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant,
President Biden has urged unvaccinated Americans to get a shot.
IN: "America has made…
OUT: … seeing hospitalizations rise"
Dur: 12 seconds
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President Biden warns that surging Covid-19 cases means that some
hospitals will get overrun. But he has told governors that steps are
being taken to support the healthcare system.
IN: "We have stockpiled…
OUT: … help staff hospitals"
Dur: 12 seconds
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New Covid-19 vaccine mandates take effect in NYC
Stricter Covid-19 vaccination requirements have come into effect in
New York City.
Starting today private sector workers will need to have had at least
one jab and New Yorkers aged 12 and up have to be fully vaccinated to
participate in indoor activities.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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New York City.
Starting today private sector workers will need to have had at least
one jab and New Yorkers aged 12 and up have to be fully vaccinated to
participate in indoor activities.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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OUT: "... SOC"
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