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Covid vaccine: 32 and 33-year-olds in England now invited to book

People in their 30s and pregnant women are being offered either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna vaccines if they are available, rather than the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab, because of concerns about a possible link between the Oxford jab and rare blood clots. BBC News – Health

GOP demands stronger oversight of $45B Biden boost to Obamacare

Republicans are demanding that the Biden administration exercise greater oversight of the massive expansion of Obamacare premium tax credits enacted as part of President Joe Biden’s pandemic relief legislation, a boost that federal budget experts say will cost taxpayers nearly $ 45 billion. “The U.S. Government Accountability Office has found that these subsidies are susceptible… Read More: GOP demands stronger oversight of $45B Biden boost to Obamacare »

Suffering from seasonal allergies? Experts share their top products to keep hay fever at bay

Suffering with itchy eyes, a runny nose or constant sneezing? You’re not alone — pollen season is well underway, making the walks and outdoor gatherings that were formerly the highlights of lockdown living a nuisance. As the country continues to open up, it’s increasingly important to get allergies under control, though experts note it is… Read More: Suffering from seasonal allergies? Experts share their top products to keep hay… »

Family wins big at wine, tourism awards

THE Scarborough family headed by Ian and Merralea Scarborough last night landed a quadrella in the 2021 Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism and Legends Awards. Organised by the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association, before a crowd of more than 300 at a black-tie presentation dinner at Cypress Lakes Resort at Pokolbin, the winners were:… Read More: Family wins big at wine, tourism awards »