NI government failed to be proactive in Covid pandemic, Sue Gray tells inquiry Former civil servant who investigated Partygate says power-sharing executive was prone to ‘silo working’ and leaks The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024
An Unfinished Film review – moving and mysterious movie about China’s Covid crisis Lou Ye’s docu-realist film starts as sophisticated comedy, morphs from looking like a zombie apocalypse to intimate drama, and evolves into a tribute to how a nation handled trauma The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024
Kerala driving aspirants stuck in neutral Kerala driving test delays due to reforms, protests, and COVID-19, leaving license seekers like Jerin Nath in limbo. The Hindu · May 16, 2024
Debunking dengue myths in India: Separating fact from fiction Dengue fever, a prevalent mosquito-borne illness in India, is accompanied by a range of myths that often cloud the understanding of the deadly disease. Here, we pick apart these misconceptions to provide clarity on Dengue and its implications for public health. The Times of India · May 16, 2024
Covid Inquiry has cost £94m so far and could become most expensive probe of its kind Figures published in the inquiry’s financial report show £15,180,000 was spent in the final quarter of 2023/24 The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
Three-member family from Kottayam found dead in Tamil Nadu Tragic family suicide in Tamil Nadu car; financial struggles during COVID-19 lockdown cited as possible motive. The Hindu · May 16, 2024
Adolescent girls at risk after receiving Covaxin, says study Adolescents and those with comorbidities face higher risks of adverse events post-Covaxin vaccination, as per recent study. The Hindu · May 16, 2024
The Emerald Dawn announce most extensive UK tour yet Cornish prog quartet The Emerald Dawn's Venturing Beyond Kernow Tour runs throughout May into June Louder · May 16, 2024
Easyjet CEO Flies Out In 2025 After Seven Years Easyjet said Thursday that chief executive Johan Lundgren would step down at the start of 2025 after seven years piloting the no-frills airline, notably through Covid turbulence. International Business Times · May 16, 2024
Watch: Partygate investigator Sue Gray gives evidence at Covid inquiry Watch as Partygate investigator Sue Gray gave evidence to the Covid inquiry in Belfast on Thursday, 16 May. The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
KP.2: This is what China has to say about the new COVID variant The new variant of COVID-19, known as KP.2, has been making headlines globally with nearly 100 cases in India alone. But what does China have to say about it? According to the National Administration of Disease Control and Prevention, this variant is unlikely to cause a new surge in infections… The Times of India · May 16, 2024
TOI Health News Morning Briefing | Nearly 100 cases of FLiRT variant in India, ICMR's warning for tea lovers, how mushroom coffee alleviates stress, why young people are more prone to heart attack these days and more Is India facing a COVID wave? The Times of India · May 16, 2024
Biden Administration Strips Federal Funding From Nonprofit at Center of COVID Lab Leak Controversy Federal officials say EcoHealth Alliance failed to properly report on its gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and to monitor safety conditions there. Reason · May 15, 2024
Doctors group raises concerns over Covishield vaccine side effects A group of doctors under the banner of Awaken India Movement (AIM) have raised concerns over the side effects of Covishield vaccine in the wake of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca admitting in a U.K. court that its vaccine can cause blood clots in rare cases. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Top News · May 15, 2024 Global Corporate Defaults Double In April, S&P Reports Global corporate defaults double in April due to COVID-19, raising economic concerns worldwide.
Reason · May 15, 2024 Don't Give Biden a Pass on Inflation. Don't Give Trump a Pass on COVID. Will the real president of the United States during the years 2020 through 2022 please stand up?
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024 Barrister who fell asleep during inquest cleared of misconduct Ramya Nagesh, who wrote a book on sleepwalking and the law, said she had post-Covid fatigue and sleep disorder
Autosport · May 15, 2024 How a determined Brazilian traded Uber for racing in the WEC Autosport has occasionally ridden in an Uber with a driver who believed they had missed their calling as a racing driver. But it’s not often that the individuals in question had a valid case. Rewind back to 2015 however, and that was the scenario facing Nicolas Costa, now racing for…
The Times of India · May 15, 2024 Near to 100 cases of KP.2 COVID variant: Are we facing a new COVID wave? In the long battle against COVID-19, a new variant has surfaced, triggering fears about a rise in cases. Maharashtra has already recorded 91 cases of the KP.2 variant, with the majority of cases in Pune. This adds to the existing cases of the JN.1, KP.2, and KP.1.1 sub-variants of the…
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 Deployment of force on LAC with China abnormal, country's security can't be disregarded: Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on May 14 said that the deployment of forces at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is “abnormal” and the security of the country should not be disregarded.
The Times of India · May 15, 2024 TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Woman alleges COVID vaccine disabled her, severity of FLiRT COVID variants, measles vaccine ineffective in babies born via C-section, how to spot dehydration in kids, wheat alternatives for diabetics and more Woman claims AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine permanently disabled her
AAP · May 14, 2024 Ratings agency responds to 'dramatic' budget turnaround A turnaround in the budget position since COVID-19 has been picked up by S&P Global Ratings, along with a tilt to "a more expansionary footing".
Top News · May 14, 2024 Michael Cohen Released Early Due To Covid-19 Pandemic Impact Michael Cohen, former Trump lawyer, released early from prison due to Covid-19 concerns. Challenges faced by inmates and authorities during pandemic highli...
The Times of India · May 14, 2024 Vaccine trial patient claims was permanently disabled after taking AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine; here's what happened Amidst growing concerns around the safety of COVID vaccines developed by AstraZeneca, a new claim has come to the fore. A 42 year old American woman has claimed that she was "permanently disabled" after taking AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine during the clinical trial process. She also claims that her disability was…
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024 ‘So much death and upset’: the nurses quitting the NHS after Covid – a photo essay Hannah Grace Deller photographed several of her fellow nurses as they decided to leave the NHS after their experiences during the pandemic