Uganda COVID Infections Out of Control

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Uganda's Ministry of Health has reported a Covid-19 positivity rate of 22 percent, the highest ever recorded rate since the outbreak of the pandemic in March last year.

 

Previously, the country had registered 21.5 percent as its uppermost positivity rate at the peak of the second wave in June.

 

Health experts attribute the current spike in cases on the highly transmissible Omicron variant

 

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;

 

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GERMANY LIFTS TRAVEL BANS ON UK AND SOUTH AFRICA

The German Government has announced it will lift its Omicron travel bans on several countries. 

The move follows similar steps taken by American and British health authorities in recent days. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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JOHNSON URGES CAUTION AHEAD OF NY CELEBRATIONS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's urging people celebrating New Year
to take a Covid test first.

Crowds are expected to escape strict coronavirus restictions in Wales
and Scotland by crossing into England for nights out.

Nightclubs in England remain open, but are closed in the other UK
nations because of the spread of the Omicron variant.

Boris Johnson's used his New Year message to urge people to take up
the offer of a booster vaccine if they haven't done so yet.

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Experts warn of spike in COVID-19 infections in India as tourist destinations gear up for festivities

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India's COVID-19 cases have surged again by 25% as Omicron infects many in large cities.

Researchers say this is the beginning of a massive third wave that can overwhelm hospitals within a few weeks.

Still, year-end celebrations with thousands in attendance are about to kick-off, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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President Biden urges Russian counterpart to de-escalate

The Presidents of the U.S. and Russia have held a phone call to
discuss the rising tension over Ukraine.

The White House says President Biden made clear that there would be
consequences if Russia invades further.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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U.S. stocks snap winning streak

A hot streak on Wall Street came to an end Thursday with the travel
sector firmly in focus.

But there was some better-than-expected economic data to boost
sentiment heading into the new year.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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CDC advises people against cruise ships regardless of vaccination status

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its travel guidance for cruise ships from a level 3 to its highest level 4 – advising people not to go on cruises regardless of their vaccination status.

It's a new blow for the cruise ship industry, devastated by the first wave of the pandemic.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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Surging Covid cases sparks major disruptions in NYC

A surge in Covid-19 has caused major disruptions to essential services
in New York City.

In some neighborhoods the positivity rate is hovering around 30
percent but officials say lockdowns aren't currently on the table.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Maxwell lawyers plan an appeal following guilty verdict

Lawyers representing Ghislaine Maxwell maintain her innocence and plan
to appeal the guilty verdict.

The British socialite was found guilty of recruiting and sexually
abusing young girls and faces a lengthy jail term.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Kremlin hoping for compromise in Putin-Biden call

A Kremlin spokesman says Russia is hoping for compromise when Presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden speak on the phone on Thursday. The call comes after Russia outlined a list of demands over European security. Julia Chapman has more.

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Belgian gvt u-turn over culture sector closures

Theatres, cinemas and concert halls in Belgium can reopen from today (Thursday), just a week after the government ordered them to close in order to contain the surging Omicron Covid-19 variant. 

Following an appeal by a theatre technician to the Council of State, the country's supreme administrative court called the closure of the cultural sector "disproportionate" and concluded that it "lacked justification."

 

From Brussels, Benji Hyer reports.

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SURGE HUBS BUILT AS COVID 'INSURANCE POLICY'

Extra hospital beds are being made available across England as daily coronavirus cases continue to rise. Latest figures show more than 183,000 Covid19 infections reported in 24 hours. While hospitalisations remain relatively low, the National Health Service has announced it will build eight 'surge hubs' incase of an influx of admissions. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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GERMANY'S COVID CASES "2 TO 3 TIMES HIGHER" THAN OFFICIAL DATA: HEALTH MINISTER

Germany's Health Minister has warned the country's coronavirus incidence rate is likely much higher than government data suggests. 

His warning comes as several countries across Europe post record-breaking case numbers, fuelled largely by the more infectious omicron variant. 

For more, Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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NIGHTINGALE 'SURGE HUBS' SET UP IN ENGLAND

'Surge hubs' for covid-19 patients are being set up in eight locations
in England in case there's a major surge in hospitalisations.

The so-called 'Nightingale' units are being built to house around 100
patients each.

The National Health Service says it's on a 'war footing'.

Layla McCay is director of policy at the NHS Confederation.

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India's daily COVID-19 tally nearly doubles in three days

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India's daily COVID-19 tally has jumped once again by nearly 43%.

The country reported more than 13,000 fresh infections on Thursday – nearly double the number reported three days ago.

Authorities are urging people to stay indoors but say it's too early to impose harsh restrictions.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

 

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Maxwell convicted of underagegrooming girls for Epstein

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been found guilty of sexual
abuse charges.

Maxwell has been convicted of working with Jeffrey Epstein to recruit,
groom and sexually abuse young girls.

William Denselow reports from outside the federal courthouse in lower Manhattan.

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Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of sex trafficking for Epstein

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been found guilty of grooming
and sex trafficking underaged girls for disgraced financier Jeffrey
Epstein.

She was found guilty of five of the six charges.

Nick Harper reports.

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Dow Jones hot streak continues for sixth day

The Dow Jones has notched its sixth straight day of gains as the
so-called Santa rally continues on Wall Street.

But it was a tough day for the U.S. airline sector as travel
disruptions continue.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Leaders of U.S. and Russia due to speak on Thursday amid troop build up

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are due to hold a phone call this week, as fears grow of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Earlier this month, Biden warned Putin of 'severe consequences' if that happened.

FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington DC.

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US defends no testing to end Covid-19 isolation

US health officials have defended new guidelines that do not require
Covid-19 positive patients to test after ending isolation.

It comes a day after the US reported it's highest ever total for new
daily infections.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Addressing reporters, Chief Medical Advisor to the President, Dr.
Anthony Fauci spoke about the latest data on Omicron's
transmissibility.

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