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UK Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID19

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UK Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID19 Buckingham Palace has announced Queen has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor this week.  The 95-year-old monarch intends to continue carrying out light duties at her Windsor Castle residence over the coming week  More follows.
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25 people have been diagnosed with a NEW variant with the name Deltacron

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25 people have been diagnosed with a NEW variant with the name Deltacron Cyprus scientists discover NEW variant with the name Deltacron 25 people have been diagnosed with a new strain of coronavirus. According to scientists, the genetic basis of the new species is like that of the "delta", but there are a number of mutations that are determined in the "omicron". In this regard, experts gave a new type of pathogen the name "deltacron" A strain of Covid-19 that combines delta and omicron was found in Cyprus, according  professor of biological sciences at the University of Cyprus and head of the Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Virology.  There are currently omicron and delta co-infections and we found this strain that is a combination of these two,” Kostrikis said in an interview with Sigma TV Friday. The discovery was named “deltacron” due to the identification of omicron-like genetic signatures within the delta genomes, he said.      ...
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UK records 141,472 new COVID-19 cases, 97 deaths in last 24 hours

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UK records 141,472 new COVID-19 cases, 97 deaths in last 24 hours UK reported another 141,472 coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 14,475,192.  Meanwhile, the country reported a further 97 COVID-related deaths, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the UK to 150,154. The UK Health Security Agency says the latest data shows COVID booster doses are continuing to provide high levels of protection against severe disease from the Omicron variant among older adults The UK Health Security Agency says data shows that three months after receiving a COVID booster jab protection against hospitalisation among those aged 65 and over remains at about 90%
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UK has recorded 313 COVID-related deaths in latest 24-hour period

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UK has recorded 313 COVID-related deaths in latest 24-hour period UK has recorded 146,390 new COVID cases and 313 COVID-related deaths in latest 24-hour period A new 146,390 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK. More 313 people have died within 28 days of testing positive, taking the total to 150,057. The number of people who have died in the UK within 28 days of testing for positive for Covid has surpassed 150,000, less than a year (347 days) after the figure passed 100,000. Different figures show the total number of deaths in the UK where Covid was listed as a cause on the death certificate is more than 174,000.
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India reports 141,986 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours

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India reports 141,986 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours  India saw a single-day rise of 1,41,986 new coronavirus cases, raising the tally to 3,53,68,372, which includes 3,071 cases of Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories so far. Daily positivity rate: 9.28% Active cases: 4,72,169 Total recoveries: 3,44,12,740 Death toll: 4,83,463   Total vaccination 150.06 crore doses. A total of 3,071 Omicron cases were reported in 27 States of India so far. The number of persons recovered is 1,203 Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States.More than 154.77 Crore vaccine doses provided to States More than 17.88 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
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UK reports 178,250 daily coronavirus cases and another 229 deaths in last 24 hours

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UK reports 178,250 daily coronavirus cases and another 229 deaths in last 24 hours A new 178,250 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK. A new 229 people have died within 28 days of a positive Covid test, taking the total to 149,744. A news 231,856 Covid booster and third dose vaccinations have taken place in the UK, taking the total number administered to just over 35 million.A total of 16,163 patients are in hospital in England with Covid, a rise of 30% week-on-week, and the highest level since 17 February 2021. From 11th January in England, people who receive a positive lateral flow test for COVID-19 won’t be required to take a confirmatory PCR test. They should continue to self-isolate..  The one country that stands out as not taking action to protect its population is England' Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford has aimed a blistering attack at Boris Johnson, calling England a 'global outlier' in the fight against the Omicron wave of Covid-19.
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A total of 3,007 Omicron cases were reported in India so far

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A total of 3,007 Omicron cases were reported in India so far.    India Government officials said total 3007 cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19 reported so far. Out of these total cases, 1199 patients recovered and migrated. Maximum number of 876 cases have been reported from Maharashtra followed by Delhi wherein 465 cases have been reported  so far.  Dr Rupali Basu MD and CEO, Woodlands Hospita said Omicron is highly transmissible but a mild variant. It is not as problematic as the Delta variant but we still need to be careful. We don't need to panic but take precautions and follow COVID appropriate behaviour The World Health Organization has warned against describing the Omicron variant as mild, saying it is killing people across the world. 
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India reports 117,100 new coronavirus cases, 302 deaths in the last 24 hours

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India reports 117,100 new coronavirus cases, 302 deaths in the last 24 hours India reports 1,17,100 fresh COVID cases, 30,836 recoveries, and 302 deaths in the last 24 hours Daily positivity rate: 7.74% Active cases: 3,71,363     Total recoveries: 3,43,71,845 Death toll: 4,83,178    Dr Rupali Basu MD and CEO, Woodlands Hospital said Omicron is highly transmissible but a mild variant. It is not as problematic as the Delta variant but we still need to be careful. We don't need to panic but take precautions and follow COVID appropriate behaviour 
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UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases of the pandemic so far

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UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases of the pandemic so far A New 218,724 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK, which includes four days' worth of data for Northern Ireland and two days' worth for Wales.  48 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive test, taking the total to 148,941. A total 141,825 Covid booster and third dose vaccinations have taken place in the UK, taking the total number administered to 34.3 million.A total of 15,044 patients are in hospital in England with Covid, up 57% week-on-week and the highest level since 18 February 2021. Boris Johnson said A year ago the UK became the first country in the world to administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.I’m extremely proud of the UK-made vaccine, with an incredible 2.5 billion doses delivered at-cost to more than 170 countries, saving a great many lives. Health Secretary SajidJavid says recent changes to self-isolation rules, to allow people with two negative COVI...
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Approximately 700 sheep and goats to “promote vaccination” against Covid

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Approximately 700 sheep and goats to “promote vaccination” against Covid  Shepherds in Schneverdingen Lower Saxony, Germany formed a syringe of about 100 meters in size with approximately 700 sheep and goats to “promote vaccination” against Covid. Shepherdess Wiebke Schmidt-Kochan had practiced for the performance with her animals for several days. She dropped pieces of bread in the form of a syringe on the ground. When the animals were left on the meadow, they immediately rushed to eat and formed the motif. A drone captured the moment from above.
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UK has reported record 157,758 Coronavirus cases in 24 hours

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UK has reported record 157,758 Coronavirus cases in 24 hours A New 157,758 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in England and Scotland. A New 42 people have died in England within 28 days of a positive Covid test, taking the UK total to 148,893. UK COVID-19 Daily Update:- 157,758 positive cases (+ 20,175) 42 deaths within 28 days (- 31) 12,121 ppl had 1st dose of vaccine 15,893 ppl had 2nd dose of vaccine 106,665 ppl had booster vaccine A total of 14,210 patients with Covid are now in hospital in England, up 68% week-on-week and the highest level since 20 February 2021. UK Health Minister Sajid Javid says there's nothing in the available data that suggests England needs more Covid restrictions UK Health Secretary says further restrictions "must be last resort" Sage science indicates stronger public health protections should never have been relaxed  a misjudgement that gave the virus freedom, momentum, and risks the emergence of new variants.
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WHAT IS FLORONA ? Israel records first case of florona disease

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WHAT IS FLORONA ? Israel records first case of florona disease Israel has detected the world’s first case of the ‘Florona’ disease, which is a double infection of Covid-19 and influenza.The ‘double disease’ was found in a pregnant woman who came into a hospital to give birth. The woman, who is unvaccinated, is in good health and has relatively mild symptoms.The country’s Health Ministry has begun studying the case to investigate the impacts of the double disease on the human body. WHAT IS FLORONA? Florona is a combination of Corona virus and Flu. It's a concern because when two lethal viruses invade the immune system simultaneously the probability of a "fair fight" diminishes exponentially. According to a report by news agency's ‘florona’ disease is a double infection of Covid-19 and influenza.However, it is not a new variant. Israeli doctors are studying ‘florona’ as a spike has been witnessed in influenza cases recently. Florona is indicative of a severe lapse in th...
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UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid since the pandemic began

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U K has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid since the pandemic began England has recorded 162,572 new COVID cases the highest number of recorded daily infections in the nation since the pandemic began and 154 new COVID-related deaths Data for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will not be updated today due to bank holiday.  New 154 people have died in England within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the UK total to 148,778.
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UK has reported record 106,122 Coronavirus cases in 24 hours

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UK has reported record 106,122 Coronavirus cases in 24 hours UK reports over 100,000 new COVID19 cases for the first time despite all vaccination efforts during the last 12 months. A new 106,122 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the latest 24 hour period, more than 15,000 more than yesterday and a new daily record. Totally 140 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive test. New 968,665 Covid booster and third dose vaccinations have taken place in the UK, a new daily record, taking the total number administered to 30.8 million.
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Two hippos become first in the world to test positive for COVID-19 at a Belgian zoo

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Two hippos become first in the world to test positive for COVID-19 at a Belgian zoo.  Two hippos have tested positive for Covid-19 at Antwerp Zoo in Belgium in what could be the first reported cases in the species, zoo staff said.  Belgian zoo has said that its two hippopotamuses have been taken into quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus Imani, aged 14, and Hermien, 41, caught the virus, Antwerp Zoo said, adding the animals were doing well - apart from having runny noses. Restrictions have been tightened at the zoo until the animals test negative.Globally, there have been several reports of captive and domesticated animals infected with Sars-CoV-2. The hippos' noses are usually wet, but vets at Antwerp Zoo decided to test the pair after they noticed they were "expelling snot". Their enclosure has been sealed off. Their handlers who have tested negative must wear masks and safety glasses, and disinfect their footwear before any contact with the hippos. it's...
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Australia reports 4,565 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours

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Australia reports 4,565 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours.  Australia reports 4,565 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase on record. PM Scott Morrison rules out new Covid lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears National Cabinet has been provided with advice that in late January Australia could record 200,000 covid cases a day, 4000 hospitalizations a day, and a peak of 10,000 people in ICU. They believe severity will be the same as delta. Scott Morrison Australia Rules Out Lockdowns Despite Omicron Surge New South Wales Top 3,000 Covid Cases 'We're not going back to lockdowns. We're going forward to live with this virus with common sense and responsibility Australia must move past the heavy hand of government and authorities must stop shutting down people’s lives with Covid-19 lockdowns, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday
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Boris Johnson says the situation with Omicron is extremely difficult

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Boris Johnson says the situation with Omicron is extremely difficult Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the situation with Omicron is extremely difficult and the arguments on further restrictions are finely balanced but stresses that the Government reserves the possibility to take further action Government rules out new measures before Christmas, but will keep Covid19 data under constant review. Speaking after Cabinet, BorisJohnson said we will have to reserve the possibility of taking further action to protect the public and our NHS  Official figures from the UK Health Security Agency confirm that there are now 8,044 new cases of the Omicron COVID variant in the latest 24-hour period taking the total number of cases to 45,145
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Fully-vaccinated and boosted U.S Sen Elizabeth Warren tests postive for COVID-19

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Fully-vaccinated and boosted U.S Sen Elizabeth Warren tests postive for COVID-19  U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has tested positive for COVID-19. The Massachusetts Democrat tweeted she's vaccinated, has received her booster shot and is experiencing mild symptoms in a breakthrough case of the virus.  Elizabeth Warren tweeted i regularly test for COVID and while I tested negative earlier this week, today I tested positive with a breakthrough case. Thankfully, I am only experiencing mild symptoms and i am grateful for the protection provided against serious illness that comes from being vaccinated and boosted. As cases increase across the country, I urge everyone who has not already done so to get the vaccine and the booster as soon as possible - together, we can save lives. 
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New Zealand reportedly records first Omicron coronavirus case

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New Zealand reportedly records first Omicron coronavirus case  Omicron has arrived in New Zealand. It’s been detected in someone in managed isolation in Christchurch. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield is holding a press conference after reports the country's first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been found. WHO said preliminary evidence suggests that coronavirus vaccines may be less effective against infection and transmission linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant, which also carries a higher risk of reinfection.
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UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases

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UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases of the pandemic so far with a further 78,610 infections reported in the latest 24 hour period.  A new 165 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 146,792. A new 4,671 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK, including some cases in England delayed from yesterday by a data issue, taking the total to 10,017. 656,711 Covid booster and third dose jabs have been administered in the UK, taking the total to 24.7 million. WHO said preliminary evidence suggests that coronavirus vaccines may be less effective against infection and transmission linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant, which also carries a higher risk of reinfection.
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Whether World Wars or peace whenever the need arises India have worked for the betterment of humanity

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Whether World Wars or peace whenever the need arises India have worked for the betterment of humanity The bravery that you and your compatriots showed, a message has gone to the world about India’s strength Prime Minister Narendra Modi to solidiers in Nimmoo, Ladakh Your courage is higher than the heights where you are posted today Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing soldiers in Ladakh once again pay my tributes to the brave soiders martyred in GalwanValley PM Modi to soldiers in Ladakh Atmanirbhar Bharat ka sankalp aapke ke tyaag, balidaan pursharth ke karan aur bhi mazboot hota haiPM Modi in Ladakh The bravery of 14 Corps will be talked about everywhere. Tales of your bravery and valour are echoing in every house in the country PM Modi in Ladakh Bharat Mata's enemies have seen your fire and fury Those who are weak can never initiate peace, bravery is a pre-requisite for peace PM Modi in Ladakh Whether World Wars or peace, whenever the need arises, the world has seen the vict...
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A Lightning strikes a power station in Moscow’s Shchelkovo, Russia

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A Lightning strikes a power station in Moscow’s Shchelkovo, Russia Moscow was inundated by torrential rains. Heavy rain water reached the cellars. People are in serious trouble as it is raining non-stop. Roads in many places became waterlogged due to heavy flooding.  Lightning strikes a power station in Moscow’s Shchelkovo district, starting a fire, as Moscow experiences heavy storms After strong winds and heavy incessant Rainfall a construction crane fell in Ramenskoye near Moscow, Russia Officials say there is a power outage in the area of the Shchelkovo after the Lightning strikes a power station in Moscow’s Shchelkovo. Russian Official said We are prepared to face any challenge posed by heavyrains in the city of Moscow and the other areas Government urge people to be aware, but don’t panic.If you live in areas impacted by Shchelkovo, follow safety orders and take the necessary safety precautions
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Several hundred people in New Zealand were evacuated from their homes

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Several hundred people in New Zealand were evacuated from their homes Heavy rain and floods that forecasters said could be a "once-in-a-100-year" event continued to lash NewZealand's South Island on Monday.The heavy rain caused severe floods, evacuations of more than 240 homes, power cuts and rising rivers Several hundred people in New Zealand were evacuated from their homes on Monday while others recounted dramatic helicopter rescues as heavy rain caused widespread flooding in the Canterbury region.Authorities declared a state of emergency in New Zealand after some places received as much as 40cm of rain over the weekend NewZealand’s military has been deployed to evacuate hundreds of residents from flood-hit areas of the South Island as heavy rains wash away bridges and cut roads. Hundreds of people in New Zealand have been forced to evacuate their homes due to a 1 in 100 year flood. There is continuing concern that some river levees could still break if the rain fails t...
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock not commenting on affair with aide claims

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock not commenting on affair with aide claims Update:- Matt Hancock resigns as health secretary after breaking social distancing rules by kissing a colleague  UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock admits breaking social distancing rules with aide and says sorry for letting people down Matt Hancock apologises for breaking Covid rules in office kiss but refuses to quit I remain focused on working to get country out of pandemic, UK Health Minister Matt Hancock says Matt Hancock refuses to comment on pictures appearing to show affair with his aide in the Department of Health The government says the health secretary did not break rules by giving Gina Coladangelo an official job  The Health Secretary has been accused of cheating on his wife of 15 years with Ms Coladangelo, who is a close friend, lobbyist and taxpayer-funded adviser to his department .  Matt Hancock has declined to comment on reports he is having an affair with his aide Gina Coladangelo in t...
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Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie announce birth of healthy baby girl

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Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie announce birth of healthy baby girl Prime Minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie have announced "the birth of a healthy baby girl at a London hospital earlier today" The baby, born this morning at a London hospital, is Boris Johnson's second since becoming prime minister  Both mother and daughter are doing very well, The couple would like to thank the brilliant NHS maternity team for all their care and support," spokeswoman said
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France has sent a small naval gendarmerie to Jersey

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France has sent a small naval gendarmerie to Jersey We're ready for war. We can bring Jersey to its knees", head of the Normandy sea authority says. Macron sends military boat racing towards Jersey for stand-off with Royal Navy warships.   Britain is "absolutely not" going to war with France over fishing in the channel, Jersey's foreign minister has said, after Boris Johnson ordered in the Royal Navy to protect the island's territorial wars  Jersey's External Affairs Minister has said he and the local environment minister will be meeting French fishermen this morning.Ian Gorst saidIt's really important that we are able to work with those fishermen" Jersey’s External Relations Minister Ian Gorst is due to board a boat to go out to speak to the French fishermen this morning our correspondent is on the scene. The French minister who has threatened to turn the lights off in Jersey is a fisherman’s daughter who claims she has a pirate's soul The ...
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Massive destruction after tornado hit Barking, Essex,London

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Massive destruction after tornado hit Barking, Essex,London Huge Tornado in the London knocking down these trees like flicking over a piece of paper, this tornado caused a lot or damage! London tornado ravages buildings in Barking sparking mass panic fire brigade on scene east London. Dozens of cars and homes damaged. Police and fire crews on the scene. Very scary indeed. Police and fire crews on the scene.  Police says We're aware of the bg and our Immediate Response team along with the police and fire brigade are on hand sorting any issues. As soon as we hear of any further information, we will let you know. Police were called at around 1920hrs to reports of damage caused to roofs, electrical equipment, street furniture and vehicles in Hulse Avenue and some surrounding roads in the Barking area. This is a weather related incident, during which there was a lightning strike.  In addition to the lightning strike, we have seen reports of a tornado but cannot confirm this. There...
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London:Southall Park is locked off after a woman found dead

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London:Southall Park is locked off after a woman found dead Southall Park has been cordoned off after a woman's body was found in the early hours of this morning woman found dead in West London park. Large police cordon in place after a women's body was found in the early hours of the morning.Police were called to the park on Green Drive at 5.56am on Saturday  A crime scene is in place in Southall Park after the discovery of an unresponsive woman in her 30s. Met Police say they were called to the park on Green Drive. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing.  The victim had sustained multiple serious injuries to his body. A crime scene has been in place all week on Rush Common in Southall Park Anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101 quoting
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UK records THIRD case of Omicron Covid-19 variant

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UK records THIRD case of Omicron Covid-19 variant A third case of the Omicron Covid-19 variant has been confirmed in the UK, in a person who visited London but has since left the country, the UK Health Security Agency said. United Kingdom Daily Coronavirus COVID-19 Report on Sunday 28th November.37,681 new cases people positive reported, giving a total of 10,146,915.51 new deaths reported, giving a total of 144,775.  The French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin speaking at an emergency meeting of European Interior Ministers in Calais says he wants to "work with Britain on migration issue" but stressed the UK must make itself "less attractive for migrants"
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strange looking snake was screaming video went viral in India

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strange looking snake was screaming video went viral in India strange looking snake was screaming video went viral in India.Karimnagar District Ramadugu Mandal There are rumors that a snake is screaming in Velichala. Srinivas a resident of the village, posted a video on social media saying that the strange-looking snake was screaming and that he had video taped It went viral.  However, some netizens say that the snake, known as the "Eastern Hagnos Snake", is found only in parts of North America and not in India. It turned out that this was a video posted by a foreigner on YouTube a month ago.
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