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FDA Suspends Chikungunya Vaccine License Due to Serious Side Effects

The U.S. FDA suspended the license for the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine due to four reports of adverse events, three of which were serious and occurred in individuals aged 70-82. This follows the EMA's initiation of a review and comes amid a WHO warning of a potential large chikungunya outbreak.

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COVID-19: Five Years On – Prevalent, Evolving, and Unpredictable

Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus remains prevalent and harmful, defying predictions of seasonal behavior; while the US sees a rise in cases, the UK recently saw a 28% drop to 1,046 cases, though testing rates remain low.

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Eddington": Pandemic Paranoia and the Breakdown of Community

Eddington," a new film by Ari Aster starring Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix, depicts a fictional New Mexico town's violent descent into chaos amidst conflicting views on pandemic mandates, mirroring real-world societal divisions.

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Eddington": Pandemic Politics and Societal Fragmentation

Eddington" is a character drama set in early-COVID New Mexico, where Sheriff Joe Cross defies the governor's mask mandate, sparking conflict with Mayor Ted Garcia and a chaotic mayoral race, showcasing various societal responses to the pandemic.

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Lack of Covid Testing Advice for Hospital Discharges into Care Homes Admitted

Former Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething testified at the Covid inquiry, stating that there was no scientific advice to test all patients discharged from hospitals into care homes at the pandemic's start; he acknowledged that broader testing could have reduced risks, and a 14-day delay in provid...

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US AIDS Funding Cuts Threaten Global Progress

A drastic 83% cut in US AIDS funding threatens to reverse over two decades of progress, potentially causing 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to UNAIDS and The Lancet, impacting treatment and prevention programs globally.

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Qantas Hit with \$90 Million Fine for Unlawful Pandemic Sackings

Qantas faces a \$90 million penalty for illegally sacking 1,800 workers during the pandemic, adding to previous payouts totaling \$210 million; the Federal Court ruled the action was a deliberate attempt to weaken union bargaining power.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging by 5.5 Months, Study Finds

A study of 996 adults revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months on average, even in uninfected individuals, with the effects being more significant in older adults, men, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Eddington": Pandemic Satire Exposes Societal Fractures

Ari Aster's "Eddington" is a satirical thriller set in a New Mexico town during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring the breakdown of social order amidst conflicting responses to the crisis, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Emma Stone, and opening in theatres July 18.

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Plaid Cymru Vows Covid Inquiry if Elected

Plaid Cymru promises a Wales-specific public inquiry into the country's Covid-19 response if it wins the next Welsh election, citing the failure of a Senedd committee to adequately investigate due to inter-party disagreements and a lack of authority to compel witness testimony under oath.

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US Funding Cut Jeopardizes South Africa's HIV Vaccine Trial

The US government under President Trump cut $46 million in funding for South Africa's BRILLIANT HIV vaccine trial, jeopardizing a key project and impacting global HIV/AIDS efforts; approximately 100 researchers lost their jobs, and the lack of funding threatens the availability of HIV medication.

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Germany to Form Committee to Analyze COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

Germany's Bundestag will form a parliamentary committee to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic's impact from 2019-2023, aiming to provide recommendations for future pandemic responses by mid-2027. The committee will include 14 MPs and 14 experts, examining pandemic preparedness, crisis management, legal f...

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