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• Is there any point in Millie Mackintosh popping placenta pills?
  
  Around one in three women who have home births choose to eat their own placenta after birth, in the belief that it helps boost their mental health, energy levels and milk production.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:59:04 +0000.
• Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,590 cases, 8 deaths; Chicago doctors tracking omicron
  
  Illinois public health officials reported 4,590 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 8 related deaths Monday.
  Sarah Schulte.  ABC News.  Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:29:57 +0000.
• Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe
  
  Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.
  BBC News.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:14:35 GMT.
• Judge Temporarily Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers in 10 States
  
  The injunction is another setback for the Biden administration after an appeals court suspended its vaccine mandate for large employers earlier this month.
  Giulia Heyward.  New York Times.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:00:01 +0000.
• Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Why new variant might be a good thing
  
  Experts have said the emergence of Omicron could be a good thing for public health.The possibly more infectious but less virulent variant of coronavirus has researchers daring to hope it is the strain that drops the severity ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:56:05 +1200.
• Earnings Preview: HealthEquity (HQY) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
  
  HealthEquity (HQY) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:00:08 GMT.
• Gov. Noem pushes back on narrative GOP is anti-woman, says telemedicine abortions show left is 'hypocritical'
  
  Govs. Kristi Noem and Kim Reynolds spoke out in favor of the Supreme Court using its upcoming case in Dobbs to overturn the precedents set in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
  Sam Dorman.  Fox News.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:57:23 GMT.
• Court Blocks Biden Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate In 10 States
  
  The injunction temporarily blocks the mandate while the lawsuit moves forward.
  By Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:50:07 -0500.
• 'Fox & Friends' hosts suggest new variant meant to distract from Biden's struggles
  
  The hosts of "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Saturday suggested that warnings from public health officials about the emergence of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus could be an attempt to distract from several ...
  Dominick Mastrangelo.  The Hill.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:20:58 +0000.
• Boosters extended to those 18 and over as Omicron variant is found in Scotland
  
  Four cases of the new variant were confirmed in Lanarkshire and two in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area.
  Pa Scotland Reporters.  The Independent.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:43:47 GMT.
• Covid-19: Omicron variant may already be in NI, says Robin Swann
  
  The health minister says there may already be cases of the Omicron variant in Northern Ireland.
  BBC News.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:19:21 GMT.
• Russian Foreign Ministry aids talks on mutual recognition of vaccines, hopes for success
  
  The talks are underway along the lines of health ministries
  Tass.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:56:18 +0300.
• Victorian health authorities rule out suspected Omicron case
  
  A traveller suspected of having the Omicron strain of COVID-19 who visited Victoria while infectious has been cleared of having the new variant through genome sequencing.
  Ashleigh Mcmillan.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:42:27 +1100.
• WHO begins special session amid concerns over Omicron: Live
  
  The World Health Organization is discussing pandemic preparedness and response in a three-day special session.
  Al Jazeera.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:09:16 +0000.
• Australia more ready for Omicron than most places, says health minister
  
  National Cabinet meeting to held in the next 48 hours.
  Straits Times.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:58:41 +0800.
• Third person infected with Omicron coronavirus variant identified in UK
  
  A third person infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in the UK, health officials have said.
  Sky News.  Sun, 28 Nov 2021 15:31:00 +0000.
• South African scientists brace for illness wave propelled by Omicron variant
  
  With younger people increasingly coming in for treatment with more serious cases of COVID, doctors fear health systems could become overwhelmed
  Times of Israel.  Sat, 27 Nov 2021 08:21:29 +0000.
• Information on Clozapine
  
  Clozapine (marketed as Clozaril, Fazaclo ODT, Versacloz and generics) is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia in patients whose symptoms are not controlled with standard antipsychotic drugs. ...
  Fda.  Food and Drug Administration.  Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:42:38 EST.
• Cartoonists turn their attention to another surge of Covid-19
  
  As cases of Covid-19 surge across Europe and a new variant has emerged in South Africa, new health restrictions are being imposed in many European countries, reigniting tensions and violence.
  France 24.  France 24.  Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:39:58 GMT.
• Holiday season moves into high gear but challenges remain
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Buoyed by solid hiring, healthy pay gains and substantial savings, shoppers are returning to stores and splurging on all types of items. ...
  Anne D'innocenzio.  Washington Times.  Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:00:07 -0500.

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