The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Variant JN1 spreading rapidly, vaccines remain effective, officials urge vigilance

Hold on tight! A new sub-variant of COVID-19, JN1, is making its way around the world with a growth advantage. Get the scoop on this fast-spreading variant...

Top News · Dec 20, 2023

EU court annuls approval of French pandemic aid to Air France and Air France-KLM

Low-cost airlines Ryanair and Malta Air have won a court case against the European Union’s decision to approve billions of euros in state aid by the French government to holding company Air France-KLM during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Is the new COVID strain JN.1 causing pneumonia?

The features of the virus, your immune system, and individual health problems all play a role in the link between a particular COVID-19 variation and its risk of causing pneumonia or other serious respiratory consequences. Pneumonia is a known side effect of severe instances, regardless of the specific variant of…

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023

Wednesday briefing: What the government advice on trans children in schools is really saying

In today’s newsletter: Long-delayed guidance finally published this week claims to ‘put the best interests of all children first’. What does the text reveal?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023

Probiotics Could Delay Infection, Reduce Symptoms In Unvaccinated People Exposed To COVID-19 Patients

Probiotics, particularly lactobacillus, could delay infection and reduce symptoms in unvaccinated people who had been in contact with COVID-19 patients in their household.

Medical Daily · Dec 20, 2023

States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Telangana releases COVID bulletin after seven months, 4 new cases reported

Telangana government releases Covid bulletin after seven months; 4 new cases, 9 active cases, 99.51% recovery rate. Precautionary measures urged.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Penny Mordaunt: Boris Johnson’s messages vanished from my phone

MP tells Covid inquiry that then prime minister’s chief of staff ignored repeated attempts to discuss matter

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Millions of Kids Left Classrooms During the Pandemic. New Data Show 50,000 Hadn't Returned 2 Years Later.

According to an analysis from the Associated Press, 50,000 children in 22 states were still missing from schools in fall 2022.

Reason · Dec 19, 2023