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The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Comments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial vaccine and Covid-19 statements faced scrutiny during his confirmation hearing.

Covid inquiry hears some vaccine injured have waited over a year for help ruling

A bespoke compensation or support scheme specifically for those affected by Covid-19 jabs has been suggested.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

What is the 'mystery' virus? Britons urged to wear face masks

The NHS has said that those worried about contracting the virus should wear face masks

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

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CIA Now Believes COVID-19 Originated in a Lab, But Has 'Low Confidence' in Theory

The CIA now considers a lab leak the most likely origin of COVID-19 but holds "low confidence" in the theory.

Latin Times · Jan 26, 2025

Former vaccines tsar describes ‘open warfare’ within UK government during Covid pandemic

Dame Kate Bingham, who led the vaccine taskforce in 2020, said the clinically vulnerable were deprioritised and goals were not followed

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025

Whitehall ‘group think’ and inter-departmental rows slammed by vaccine tsar

Dame Kate Bingham was commissioned by the previous government to help the UK secure vaccines during the pandemic.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

‘Volunteer spirit’ drove Covid vaccination campaign success, says Whitty

England’s chief medical officer was appearing before the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry on Monday.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

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Vaccine Misinformation: A Lasting Side Effect From Covid

A fringe anti-vaccine movement took advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic to bring conspiracy theories to a much wider audience, propelling dangerous misinformation about life-saving jabs that still endures five years later, experts warn.

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2025

RFK Jr reportedly sought to block Covid-19 vaccinations at height of pandemic

Trump’s pick to lead US health policy lobbied to rescind 2021 authorization and to deny any future vaccine

The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2025

Reporting of vaccine side-effects should be mandatory – Tory former minister

Esther McVey said there was a ‘gross underreporting’ of unintended impacts of vaccines to the medicines regulator.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Britain must build own vaccine manufacturing capability, says Matt Hancock

Former health secretary told Covid inquiry an onshore facility was ‘critical’ in preparation for future pandemic

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

The FDA's Plan To Fight Cigarette Addiction Is A Bold, But Obvious, Next Step

The Biden administration's proposal aims to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes as part of an effort to reduce addiction and improve public health.

Mic · Jan 15, 2025

People with Covid vaccine injuries not getting help they need, inquiry hears

Vaccine damage payment scheme ‘inadequate and inefficient,’ says Vaccine Injured spokesperson

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

Bereaved families criticise Covid-19 vaccine rollout at public inquiry

Family members of those who died after contracting Covid-19 gave evidence to the public inquiry on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on

People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemic

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Antidepressant Sertraline taken by Thomas Kingston before suicide flagged ‘40 times by coroners’

Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, took his own life in February last year

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

I found a pill that’s like Ozempic for smokers. Within a week, I’d quit

Will Hosie has been smoking since he was 14. With the new anti-smoking pill, he’s finally kicked the habit

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025

‘Rare’ Covid jab side-effects must not undermine vaccine role, inquiry told

Public hearings for the fourth module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry started in London on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Hancock to give evidence as Covid inquiry explores vaccine issues

The former health secretary is set to appear as the inquiry looks at the rollout of vaccines across the UK.

The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2025

The people fighting to get through to anti-science Americans: ‘It’s just talking to each other’

As science misinformation takes hold in the White House, those seeking to set the record straight need to meet people where they are

International Business Times UK · Jan 13, 2025

'Pfizer Boob Job': Several UK Women Say Their Breasts 'Quadrupled In Size' After COVID Shots

UK women report significant breast enlargement after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Possible link to rare condition PASH, but requires further research.

International Business Times UK · Jan 11, 2025

HMPV Outbreak In India Feared As Health Ministry Urges Caution - Where Has The Virus Spread?

Following the identification of these cases, the Ministry urged states and union territories to increase monitoring for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI)

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal’s husband

Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had been prescribed SSRIs

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

'I was taking 3 grams a night': Why men are using ketamine to treat their depression

Elon Musk is a fan of it, Matthew Perry attempted it before he died. Ketamine has become the buzzy new drug for treating depression, and recreational use in the UK has never been higher. But the lines between medical and recreational can quickly blur

Latin Times · Jan 9, 2025

Matt Gaetz Pitches Discount Code For Ivermectin On TV Show, Claims It 'Helped So Many During Covid'

The FDA reiterated in April that it hasn't "authorized nor approved the use of ivermectin to prevent or treat Covid-19 in humans or animals"

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