Early studies on the spread of Omicron in the UK suggest it is less
likely to result in hospitalisation than earlier strains of
coronavirus.
But scientists warn that may be offset by how transmissible it is -
and it could therefore still lead to a large number of
hospitalisations in a short period.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now not expected to announce any
new restrictions for the post-Christmas period this week.
FT data journalist John Burn-Murdoch says it looks like the UK Omicron
outbreak may be close to peaking already.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Delhi bans Christmas and New Year celebrations as Omicron cases spike
Intro:
India's capital is now the Omicron hotspot of the country with at least 57 cases of the new coronavirus variant.
Authorities are springing into action to curb the spread.
But experts believe, the more virulent variant may already be spreading undetected through the city's population.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Australia – Calls for free testing as numbers jump
Rapid antigen tests could be distributed free of charge, as the state of New South Wales grapples with a big jump in covid cases.
Mask wearing inside will be made mandatory in the state from midnight after positive daily cases increased to 5,715, an increase of nearly 2000 from yesterdays figure.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
FDA approves Pfizer pill for at-risk Covid patients, while White House confirms a positive case on VP's team
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first antiviral pill for the treatment of at-risk Covid-19 patients.
Manufactured by Pfizer, President Biden said the US hopes to make 250,000 initial courses of the drug available to American patients as early as next month.
The FDA urged Americans not to view the therapeutic as an alternative to vaccines, but the White House is calling the drug a turning point in the battle with Covid-19.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks has more.
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Our US correspondent Simon Marks says news of the drug's authorization came as the White House was confirming another case of Covid-19 at the very heart of the Biden administration.
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U.S. stocks rebound following Omicron slump
U.S. stocks rebounded strongly for a second straight day Wednesday as
investors seek to shrug off Covid-19 Omicron fears.
This comes a day after President Biden addressed the nation about the
impact of the new coronavirus variant.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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investors seek to shrug off Covid-19 Omicron fears.
This comes a day after President Biden addressed the nation about the
impact of the new coronavirus variant.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden claims he avoided supply chain crisis
US President Joe Biden has claimed his administration has prevented a
feared pre-Christmas supply chain crisis from unfolding.
His comments came as he met with his Supply Chain Disruptions Task
Force as well as business leaders to discuss the ongoing challenges
caused by global supply chain disruptions.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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feared pre-Christmas supply chain crisis from unfolding.
His comments came as he met with his Supply Chain Disruptions Task
Force as well as business leaders to discuss the ongoing challenges
caused by global supply chain disruptions.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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OUT: "... variant as well."
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US regulators approve Covid-19 pill
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first COVID-19
antiviral pill in the United States.
Treatment with Paxlovid, from Pfizer, must be started days after
symptoms first appear.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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antiviral pill in the United States.
Treatment with Paxlovid, from Pfizer, must be started days after
symptoms first appear.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Maxwell jury deliberates for a third day.
The jury in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell are deliberating for a third day.
The British socialite has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to
the sex trafficking of minors.
Sarah Walton reports
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The British socialite has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to
the sex trafficking of minors.
Sarah Walton reports
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New York bracing for “intense but brief” flight against Omicron
New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio says he's expecting an intense
but brief fight against the Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Confirmed coronavirus cases have surged in recent days and the city is
ramping up efforts to limit community spread.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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but brief fight against the Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Confirmed coronavirus cases have surged in recent days and the city is
ramping up efforts to limit community spread.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Welsh First Minister announces Boxing Day Covid-19 restrictions
Wales has announced new measures that will come into effect from December 26.
This comes a day after Scotland also announced similar coronavirus restrictions to slow the spread of the omicron covid-19 variant.
Chris Jones has more in London
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MH17 prosecutors say four suspects "fully responsible" for downing of plane
Dutch prosecutors say three Russians and a Ukrainian are "fully responsible" for the downing of flight MH17 in 2014, and should be found guilty of murder.
The four men are being tried in absentia at a court near Amsterdam's Schipol Airport, where MH17 took off.
All 298 people on board were killed.
Lucy Hough has more.
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UK COVID ISOLATION CUT BY THREE DAYS
The isolation period for people infected with Covid19 in the UK is set to be cut from ten days to seven, if they can provide two negative lateral flow tests on days six and seven. The move comes just a day after the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there would be no new restrictions brought in before Christmas Day. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.
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New restrictions across Europe as Omicron takes a hold of continent
Several governments in Europe are reimposing Covid-19 restrictions as Omicron continues to spread across the continent.
Spain has recorded its highest number of daily infections since the start of the pandemic. France fears cases there could soon pass 100,000 per day.
The World Health Organization warns that within weeks, the new variant "will dominate in more countries of the region, pushing already stretched health systems further to the brink."
From our Europe desk in Brussels, Benji Hyer reports.
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ISOLATION CUT IN ENGLAND AFTER POSITIVE COVID TEST
Self-isolation for people who test positive for coronavirus in England
is being cut from 10 to 7 days.
People will have to test negative for covid-19 on days six and seven
of isolation to be released.
It's hoped it will ease staffing pressures for businesses and public services.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says it's the right move.
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is being cut from 10 to 7 days.
People will have to test negative for covid-19 on days six and seven
of isolation to be released.
It's hoped it will ease staffing pressures for businesses and public services.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says it's the right move.
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OUT: ...minimise that.'
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India to step up measures to tackle Omicron; states asked to activate 'War Rooms'
Intro:
The Indian government is asking states to prepare war rooms as Omicron cases rise in the country.
Authorities say the new COVID-19 variant is thrice as transmissible as the currently dominant Delta variant.
Officials hope that preparing early will help the country's medical infrastructure cope if cases surge once again.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Australia – Alarming rise in covid cases triggers National Cabinet meeting
A snap National Cabinet meeting has been called in Australia, where state and territory leaders are considering their response to the alarming rise in people infected by the Omicron strain of Covid 19.
States are being urged to reactivate vaccine hubs to ease pressure on GP's and Chemists, and consider bringing forward by a month, the timing for the booster shot after the second dose of vaccine.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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US MARKETS RALLY AFTER BIDEN PROMISES 500M FREE COVID TESTS
US markets have rallied following three days of losses.
It comes after President Joe Biden announced new measures to try to stop the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Sarah Walton reports from the New York Stock Exchange.
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It comes after President Joe Biden announced new measures to try to stop the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Sarah Walton reports from the New York Stock Exchange.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Secret Service discloses criminals stole $100 billion in US pandemic relief
The US Secret Service has disclosed that criminals stole more than 100 billion dollars in US government funding designed to support businesses through the early stages of the pandemic.
Only two billion dollars have been recovered so far, and more than 100 arrests have been made.
Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Biden tells Americans to get boosted, not to panic over Omicron surge
President Biden is urging the American public not to panic about the Omicron variant of Covid-19, and says the country is much better positioned to weather a fresh wave of infections than it was in the spring of 2020.
Speaking at the White House he announced plans to surge resources to the states hardest by the new strain of the virus, pledged to create rapid testing sites in New York City before Christmas, and said his government will distribute 500 million rapid test kits free-of-charge in January.
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The President said families of the vaccinated can celebrate Christmas as planned, but of offered no guidance on travel during the holiday season even though his Chief Medical Adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, says Christmas will be an Omicron super-spreader event.
The President vigorously defended his proposed vaccine mandates that are still the subject of legal efforts to overturn them.
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US Population Growth Dips to Record Low
Population growth in the United States dipped to its lowest rate on record this year, according to figures newly released by the Census Bureau.
The COVID-19 pandemic plays a big part in the decline.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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