The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Some in Shanghai get out for a rare stroll; Beijing tightens COVID curbs

Some of Shanghai's 25 million people managed to get out on Tuesday for short walks and shopping after enduring more than a month under a COVID-19 lockdown, while China's capital, Beijing, focused on mass tests and said it would keep schools closed.

Reuters · May 3, 2022

SA has first cases of new virus variants

South Australia has reported two cases of new COVID-19 variants but health officials say it's too early to make any call on re-imposing health restrictions.

AAP · May 3, 2022

Hong Kong to open beaches, extend nightlife as COVID curbs ease

Financial hub’s coronavirus restrictions have battered business and prompted tens of thousands of residents to leave.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2022

Britannia Hotels: UK's 'worst chain' cut almost 1,000 jobs as losses neared £10m

Britannia Hotels said the fall in its sales was because of the Covid-19 pandemic

Birmingham Post · May 3, 2022

Hong Kong to further ease COVID curbs, bars to stay open until 2 a.m

Hong Kong will further ease COVID-19 restrictions, allowing bars to open until 2 a.m. and raising the number of diners permitted at a table to eight from four, as cases in the global financial hub continue to ease, leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 3, 2022

New Zealand finance minister tightens the belt for first post-Covid budget

Grant Robertson announces plans for new rules on spending and borrowing in first major pre-budget speech

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022

We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

In the majority of cases, children who catch COVID won’t end up suffering serious illness. Kids have fewer symptoms, less severe disease, and tend to recover faster than adults.

The Conversation · May 3, 2022

Covid deaths drop, new cases stay below 10,000

The government on Tuesday announced 9,721 daily Covid-19 cases, below 10,000 for the second day, along with 77 fatalities, the fewest in a 24-hour period since March 26.

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2022

ACT to drop COVID vaccine mandates for teachers, health staff

Vaccine mandates will remain in place for aged care and disability workers in the territory.

The Canberra Times · May 3, 2022

Flight cancellations persisted after January COVID-19 spike, data show

Flight cancellations continue to persist for U.S. airlines since severe disruptions caused by the January COVID-19 surge and even as carriers staff up ahead of what's expected to be a busy summer travel season, according to the latest federal data on air travel.

Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022