The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Scientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccine

It uses the same vaccine technology as the Oxford Covid jab.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

China’s Economy Expands at 5.3% in 2023, Caixin Survey Shows

Chinese economy is showing signs of stabilizing after its bumpy ride following the lifting of Covid restrictions and a property slump, say economists

Caixin Global · Jan 10, 2024

Montana fire chief who had refused vaccine mandate in Washington state charged in Jan. 6 riot

A Montana fire chief who lost a previous job over a coronavirus vaccine mandate has been charged with spraying a chemical irritant on police officers during the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

More adults sought help for ADHD during pandemic, contributing to drug shortages

Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering shortages that are frustrating parents and doctors

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Scotland's Covid Inquiry to be delayed as chair diagnosed with tumour

SCOTLAND’S Covid Inquiry is set to face delays after the chair Lord Brailsford was diagnosed with a kidney tumour.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

Holiday gatherings and a new variant have driven up COVID cases globally, the UN health agency says

The head of the U.N. health agency says holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Lack of virus exposure due to Covid may be driving ‘never-ending’ colds, experts warn

‘There’s been what seems like a bounce-back with frequency of infection with some respiratory viruses,’ says one expert

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Plant-based Diet Lowers COVID-19 Risk By 39%, Study Finds

Researchers suggest that a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet may help ward off the virus.

Zenger · Jan 10, 2024

ESPN paid $85m to air Aaron Rodgers’ conspiracy theories

The broadcaster gave the quarterback free rein to spread misinformation on The Pat McAfee Show. And then he started taking aim at the network itself

The Guardian - US · Jan 10, 2024

‘Soul-warming’: the mystery man who chops wood to keep his neighbors from freezing

For many Americans, warmth is just another unattainable luxury. In upstate New York, a woodsman is quietly easing the suffering

The Guardian - US · Jan 10, 2024