The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Covid had more impact on health services in NI, Swann tells inquiry

Robin Swann was Stormont’s health minister during the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Swann says he did not provide sufficient direction at start of pandemic

Robin Swann told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that the threat of the pandemic became ‘real’ to him when modelling figures on cases were produced.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

The latest COVID booster will soon be available. Should I get one? Am I eligible?

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently approved a new COVID booster. The shot was developed by Pfizer and targets the JN.1 sub-variant of Omicron.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2024

Covid is no laughing matter when it continues to hurt so many

Letters: Dr Elke Hausmann and Sue Hewison respond to Tim Dowling’s column about his sons testing positive

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024

Transport workers in London struck down with Covid-related diseases may get special benefits

EXCLUSIVE: The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council is advising ministers to offer this support to Covid victims still suffering

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a long record of promoting anti-vaccine views

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert F

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Trump picks RFK Jr to lead Health and Human Services as they vow to make America healthy

Kennedy ran as independent candidate while attacking Covid-era lockdown rules, and has falsely referred to vaccines as unproven and dangerous

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Expert Who Predicted COVID Crisis Sounds Alarm on 'Drug Resistant' Bird Flu with 'Pandemic Potential' After Teen Tests Positive

The former public health official who filed a whistleblower complaint against the Trump administration is ringing the alarm again.

Latin Times · Nov 14, 2024

Rand Paul Will Continue His COVID-19 Investigations From Atop the Senate Homeland Security Committee

In a letter to his colleagues, Paul says the committee's "mission of oversight and investigations is critical to Congress reasserting itself."

Reason · Nov 14, 2024

Campuses are ground zero in debates about antisemitism − but that’s been true for 100 years

When Eliza arrived on her West Coast college campus in the fall of 2020, building community was difficult due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Yet over time she forged a network of friends, anchored by her sorority.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024