The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

COVID shots still work but researchers hunt new improvements

COVID-19 vaccines still offer strong protection against severe illness and death, but Moderna and Pfizer are testing combination shots as a possible new kind of booster

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022

People who live, work in Beijing's Chaoyang will have to take 3 COVID tests in coming week

Beijing's Chaoyang district will require people who live and work in the district to undergo three coronavirus tests this coming week, the city government of Beijing said on Sunday.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2022

Luxury goods market on a high, despite conflict, pandemic

Global luxury brands have posted strong results for the first quarter of this year despite global hardships including the conflict in Ukraine, inflation and Covid restrictions in Asia. This comes on the back of an exceptional year in 2021.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 24, 2022

Tory chairman says ‘quite a speculation’ to think PM will receive more fines

Boris Johnson has already received one fine as part of a police probe into alleged parties held in No 10 during England’s Covid lockdowns.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022

The deprived Welsh community battered by the energy crisis despite producing more power than it needs

Blaenau Ffestiniog produces around 133% more energy than it needs thanks to hydro power but it's one of the most deprived areas of Gwynedd

Wales Online · Apr 24, 2022

Inside My Wedding: NI couple's special day at La Mon Hotel and Country Club

"It completely exceeded our expectations... we couldn’t stop smiling the whole day!"

Belfast Live · Apr 24, 2022

Shanghai fences up Covid-hit areas, fuelling fresh outcry

SHANGHAI: Shanghai authorities battling an outbreak of Covid-19 have erected fences outside residential buildings, sparking fresh public outcry over a lockdown that has forced much of the city's 25 million people indoors.

Bangkok Post · Apr 24, 2022

Israel lifts indoor mask mandate as coronavirus cases drop

Israel has lifted an indoor mask mandate in place for nearly a year as the country’s new cases of coronavirus continue to drop

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022

Malaria elimination: South Africa needs to regroup and refocus to get there

In recent years South Africa has made significant progress in its effort to eliminate malaria. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists it as one of the countries that has the potential to eliminate the disease in the near future.

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2022

Boris Johnson’s Partygate fine is more serious than a speeding ticket, Tory chair admits

Oliver Dowden slaps down Brandon Lewis, who was ridiculed for comparison – admitting No 10 rule-breaking was ‘very serious’

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022