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A list of 18 medical conditions that could see you banned from flying Daniel Mcneil

World Health Organisation could list sweetener as possible carcinogen Beth Franklin

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief Sophie Wills

Spending time outdoors has so many benefits for us (photo: Adobe)

Nourish your mental health with time spent outdoors Angela Terry

In this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handout graphic, from 2003, symptoms of one of the first known cases of the monkeypox virus are shown on a patient's.(Photo: CDC/Getty Images)

UKHSA want to ‘eliminate’ monkeypox after WHO announcement Patrick Hollis

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over? Sophie Wills

A 56-year-old woman from the Guangdong province in China is the first recorded human casualty from the H3N8 bird flu.

China reports first human H3N8 bird flu death, according to WHO

Poultry at a wet market in China.

First human death from H3N8 bird flu reported by World Health Organisation Kevin Mullan

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak Chelsie Sewell

The earthquake has killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria (Photo: Getty)

Turkey-Syria earthquake: death-toll said to be at least 8,700 Patrick Hollis

Earthquake survivors sit around a fire in Iskenderun Turkey

WHO say Turkey and Syria earthquake deaths could be 20,000 Sam Johnson

England captain Harry Kane will read a bedtime story on CBeebies for World Mental Health Day.

Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for World Mental Health Day Charlie Haffenden

When is World Mental Health Day 2022 and how to get involved Beth Franklin

First News: Cars make schools suffer Christine Emelone

Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Covid vaccines should still protect against severe illness from Omicron - WHO sa... Hiyah Zaidi

First News: Pandemic Caused Malaria Increase

Dr. Michael McBride

Omicron variant of COVID-19: Dr. Michael McBride says cases 'highly likely' Kevin Mullan

The Mu variant has been designated a Variant of Interest (Photo: Getty Images)

A new Covid variant is being monitored by the World Health Organisation Claire Schofield

Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets German Chancellor Angela Merkel, ahead of a bilateral meeting during the G7 summit in Carbis Bay (Photo: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

This is how the G7 countries plan to stop future pandemics in the first 100 days Rhona Shennan

Covid variants will be renamed using Greek letters - here's why Group Reporter

The Prime Minister encouraged those who get invited for a vaccine to attend their appointment (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

'This vaccine is effective and has saved lives' - Boris Johnson assures AstraZen... Rhona Shennan

The AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children has been paused while an investigation takes place into blood clots (Photo: Shutterstock)

AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children paused while blood clot investigation take... Group Reporter

GP Associate Medical Director at the Western Trust Dr Ciaran Mullan. (Photo by Susan Cooke)

Trust marks Covid Anniversary with warning against complacency By The Newsroom

Throbbing or cramping pain, swelling, redness and warmth in a leg or arm is the main symptom of a blood clot (Photo: Shutterstock)

The signs and symptoms of a blood clot - and what to do if you think you have on... Alex Nelson

The WHO has given approval for the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use (Photo: Shutterstock)

WHO gives approval for Johnson & Johnson single dose Covid vaccine - what it mea... Claire Schofield

Health Minister Robin Swann said health hubs like Foyle Arena in Derry will switch to AstraZeneca for people who will be getting their first vaccines there.

AstraZeneca vaccine roll out to continue in north while suspended in south of Ir... Brendan McDaid

A number of initiatives are in place which allow people to donate money to enable those from lower-income countries to receive a coronavirus vaccine (Photo: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

You can donate the cost of your Covid vaccine to help people in low income count... Helen Johnson

The world’s first Covid vaccine sharing initiative has begun - so poorer countries can receive jabs (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)

The world’s first Covid vaccine sharing initiative has begun - so poorer countri... Iain Leggat

Two-thirds of adults in the UK in favour of vaccination passports despite legal ... Floriane Laroche

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe and effective’ (Photo: Shutterstock)

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe ...

WHO scientists recommend the jab be given to people aged 18 and over (Photo: Getty Images)

Oxford Covid jab can be used in all adults says WHO - and against new variants Claire Schofield

Common Covid myths and misinformation debunked - from infertility to vaccine scams (Photo: Shutterstock)

Common Covid myths and misinformation debunked - from infertility to vaccine sca... Iain Leggat

Early signs from data show promising results (Photo: Getty Images)

UK strategy to delay second Covid jab was ‘right decision’ - what early signs su... Claire Schofield

New Covid variants don’t have different symptoms - what to watch out for (Photo: Shutterstock)

No brand new symptoms for Covid variants - what to watch out for Iain Leggat

Pregnant women advised not to take Moderna jab by World Health Organisation (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pregnant women advised not to take Moderna Covid vaccine by World Health Organis...

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious even after receiving Covid jabs (Photo by John Sibley-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious eve... Ethan Shone

German residents must now wear medical grade face masks - the decision explained (Photo by BARBARA GINDL/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

German residents must now wear medical grade face masks - the decision explained Ethan Shone

The new Covid variant from Brazil may have been found in the UK - but is it more... Alex Nelson

Moderna’s Covid vaccine has been approved in Europe - but when will the UK get i... Iain Leggat

Happy New Year.

DERRY JOURNAL Editorial: Let’s look to the positives in 2021 Kevin Mullan

Everything we know so far about the new Covid strain - and if the vaccine will b... Jenna Macfarlane

Your questions about the new Covid-19 strain answered by an expert virologist Iain Leggat

Sinead McLaughlin, Foyle MLA and SDLP party economy and energy spokesperson.

OPINION: Clean energy can boost Derry’s economy - MLA Sinead McLaughlin MLA

Rich countries have ordered too many Covid-19 vaccine doses - and poorer nations... Rhona Shennan

A universal flu vaccine has passed the first stage of human trials Iain Leggat

Matthew Perry is launching a new range of Friends merch - where you can buy it Rhona Shennan

Cannabis has been recognised as medicine in a historic UN vote Iain Leggat

Active Covid was found on frozen food packaging in China - but do imported produ... Claire Schofield

Antiviral drug remdesivir does not help Covid patients - according to the WHO Helen Johnson

An innovative bracelet could help to stop the spread of Covid-19 - how it works Rhona Shennan