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On Jan 7, 2022
Analysis: Four charts that analyze how omicron’s wave compares to previous coronavirus peaks https://t.co/zlOBBfmipe
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Four charts that analyze how omicron’s wave compares to previous coronavirus peaks

Four charts that analyze how omicron’s wave compares to previous coronavirus peaks

While cases have surged and the variant is more transmissible, omicron seems less likely to result in death or severe hospitalizations compare to other coronavirus variants

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On Jan 9, 2022
UK records 141,472 more coronavirus cases and 97 deaths https://t.co/Shtm1L2bVQ
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UK records 141,472 more coronavirus cases and 97 deaths

UK records 141,472 more coronavirus cases and 97 deaths

Latest Covid figures come amid reports that lateral flow tests will remain free

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On Jan 9, 2022
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says “a basic agreement” has been reached with the U.S. on banning the U.S. military from leaving base grounds, a step to curb the spread of coronavirus infections. https://t.co/z3TLr08EX1
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Japan PM: Deal reached on US military curbs to halt COVID

Japan PM: Deal reached on US military curbs to halt COVID

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Sunday that Japan and the U.S. have reached “a basic agreement” on banning the U.S. military from leaving its base grounds, amid ...

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On Jan 6, 2022
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remained at historically low levels, suggesting that the job market remains strong. U.S. jobless claims rose by 7,000 last week to 207,000. https://t.co/EyIyQoINgS
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US jobless claims rise by 7,000, but still low at 207,000

US jobless claims rise by 7,000, but still low at 207,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remained at historically low levels, suggesting that the job market remains strong. U.S. ...

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On Jan 10, 2022
The poll showed 68% of Americans saying the economy is a top concern for the government in 2022. Another 24% mentioned the cost of living as a priority, as consumer prices recently reached a nearly four-decade high. https://t.co/pXB5SSSqNK
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Inflation up, virus down as priorities in US: AP-NORC poll

Inflation up, virus down as priorities in US: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Heading into a critical midterm election year , the top political concerns of Americans are shifting in ways that suggest Democrats face considerable challenges to ...

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On Jan 5, 2022
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Wednesday at the age of 112. https://t.co/a0ZPVfDMbc
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Oldest US veteran of WWII, Lawrence N. Brooks, dies at 112

Oldest US veteran of WWII, Lawrence N. Brooks, dies at 112

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Wednesday at the age of 112. His death was ...

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On Jan 7, 2022
Storm blankets US north-east in snow as millions face ‘disruptive’ winter weather https://t.co/rXV0JzcIbT
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Storm blankets US north-east in snow as millions face ‘disruptive’ winter weather

Storm blankets US north-east in snow as millions face ‘disruptive’ winter weather

More than 2,300 flights cancelled as schools and offices shuttered and parts of the north-west under an avalanche warning

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On Jan 11, 2022
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: https://t.co/1spq6l7qvd
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: