The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Not vaccinating enough children against measles could cost England £290m, experts warn

The UK is no longer considered to have ‘eliminated’ measles, according to global health officials

The Independent UK · Feb 3

'Cause for alarm': party drug deaths spike tenfold

At $5 per dose, deaths linked to a notorious party drug have skyrocketed with an Australian hospital warning overdoses are now a daily occurrence.

AAP · Feb 2

US committee is reconsidering all vaccine recommendations

Move is dramatic departure for advisory group under Kirk Milhoan, who says he dislikes the term ‘established science’

The Guardian - US · Feb 1

Measles ‘re-established’ in the UK, say global health chiefs

The World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024.

Evening Standard · Jan 26

‘It’s the sovereignty of the country’: Guinea-Bissau says US vaccine study suspended

Despite US pushback, officials in west Africa say controversial hepatitis B study on pause amid ethics concerns

The Guardian - US · Jan 23

South Carolina's Measles Outbreak Reaches 646 Cases, Vaccination Falls Short and Risks US Elimination Status

Measles cases surge in South Carolina, risking US elimination status amid low vaccination rates, misinformation, and rising outbreaks nationwide.

International Business Times UK · Jan 21

Norovirus hospital admissions soar 57% in a week as NHS trusts declare critical incidents

NHS hospitals are facing a surge in cases due to A&E pressures as it battles a combination of flu, vomiting bugs and other winter viruses

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Person taken to hospital after ingesting hand sanitiser supplied by Australia’s largest privately owned hotel chain

The ACCC recalls Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser after it was identified as containing a high concentration of methanol

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15

Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Comparing Pain Relief, Safety, and Effectiveness

A clear acetaminophen vs ibuprofen pain reliever comparison in effectiveness, safety, dosing, and side effects to help you choose the right OTC option.

Medical Daily · Jan 15

Health secretary RFK Jr appoints two vaccine skeptics to CDC advisory panel

Physicians have disputed prevailing scientific views on vaccines and use of antidepressants during pregnancy

The Guardian - US · Jan 14