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Time to panic? UK calls for urgent meeting of G7 health ministers

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2 years ago

November 29, 2021

The UK has officially called an urgent meeting of G7 health ministers amid growing concerns about the Omicron covid variant

This follows a further 13 cases detected in people in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam in passengers arriving on two flights from South Africa.

The 13 new cases are among 61 people who also tested positive for the virus as tighter restrictions come into force in the Netherlands amid concerns for this new strain and skyrocketing case numbers across Europe.

Throughout the Netherlands, hospitality and cultural venues will be forced to close early and there will be limits on home gatherings.

Omicron was first reported to the World Health Organisation by South Africa with early evidence suggesting a higher risk of re-infection.

The WHO has labeled the new strain as “a variant of concern”

The Dutch health minister has made an urgent request for people who have recently returned from South Africa to get tested for Covid “as soon as possible”.

Cases of the mutation have now been reported in a number of countries right around the world, including the UK, Germany and Italy.

The Netherlands is one of a number of countries to have imposed travel restrictions on some countries in southern Africa, whilst Israel has banned entry to all non-residents for two weeks.

Meanwhile, British Prime minister Boris Johnson says his government is watching the situation closely, but his nation’s borders will remain open.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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3 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending