India records 83 new Covid cases India has logged 83 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have been recorded at 512, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on December 5. The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Some Britons don't want to 'get out of house and work necessary hours' after Covid pandemic, says Lord Hague 'There does seem to have been a changed attitude to work after Covid,' the peer added Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023
Allahabad HC stays criminal proceedings against Akhilesh Yadav in violation of Covid norms case A petition challenging the charge sheet as well as the entire proceedings was filed by Akhilesh Yadav and others. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 5, 2023
Could antivirals reduce your risk of long COVID? Where the research is up to on prevention and treatment Evidence is continuing to accumulate on the burden and frequency of chronic effects after a COVID infection, which fall under the umbrella term “long COVID”. The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023
How many people have long COVID? In October 2023, over a quarter of adults with long COVID were experiencing significant activity limitations. USAFacts · Dec 4, 2023
Public health errors: Why it's crucial to understand what they are before assessing COVID-19 responses Joe Vipond, a Canadian emergency room physician who was a strong supporter of masking during the pandemic, said in a speech last year that the slow recognition that COVID-19 is spread by airborne transmission resulted in what is likely “the most egregious public health error in modern history.” The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023
Lexington officials see an uptick in flu and COVID cases The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is reporting upticks in cases of both the flu and COVID-19 in the city as respiratory illness season begins. WEKU · Dec 4, 2023
Pandemic-delayed pro Tanisha Kashyap eyes deep run on tennis tour The pandemic threw a spanner in the works of Tanisha Kashyap’s but the 21-year-old believes it has proven to be a blessing in disguise. The Times of India · Dec 4, 2023
Jeremy Hunt blames Brexit for years of turmoil Chancellor also claims UK economy has ‘sprained ankle’ – not a broken leg The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023
Key questions Boris Johnson is likely to face at Covid inquiry Former PM’s lockdown decisions, cavalier comments, and toxic culture at No 10 expected to come under scrutiny The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
Sadiq Khan cleared of bringing mayoralty into disrepute over anti-Ulez protester remarks Mayor also found not to have breached the City Hall code of conduct on bullying in way he made the remarks at the public meeting in Ealing Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023
UK scores expected to fall in Pisa education study UK’s maths scores predicted to drop after a jump last time, with a less severe decline in English The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
US prison deaths soared by 77% during height of Covid-19 crisis, study finds Analysis of in-custody deaths show mortality rates were more than three times the increase in general population in 2020 The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2023
David Crespo picks up Autosport Williams Engineer of the Future Award Following two years on hiatus when it could not be held during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Award was revamped for 2022 and then relaunched in full for this year’s Awards. Autosport · Dec 3, 2023
The Conversation · Dec 3, 2023 We all know about JobKeeper, which helped Australians keep their jobs in a global crisis. So how about HomeKeeper? Bipartisan support for temporary extra government spending to preserve businesses and jobs through JobKeeper was one of the few positive outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023 Did vaccination reduce COVID-related preterm births? COVID-19 in pregnant women in California linked to preterm births; vaccine rollout reduced risk. Study found 1.2% increase in preterm births in COVID-positive mothers, equivalent to 20 days of in utero exposure to wildfire smoke. Vaccine acceptance in areas reduced preterm birth risk, which vanished with population immunity. Mixed results…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023 Families of Covid victims to confront Johnson at inquiry over ‘Let the bodies pile high’ comment Attending the inquiry midweek with photos of relatives, Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice will unveil a powerful billboard
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023 Covid inquiry: 10 questions facing Boris Johnson The former prime minister will come under scrutiny and these are the pressing issues
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023 The big picture: Valentin Goppel captures his friends’ lives in limbo during lockdown When the Covid pandemic struck, the German photographer began documenting the unmooring of his own and his flatmates’ lives
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2023 Gloves off, badge on: Former UFC contender Jimmie Rivera doubles as police officer, BKFC fighter A lot has changed in the life of former UFC fighter Jimmie Rivera since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023 After COVID break, Centre approves fourth phase roll-out of GIAN scheme Govt. to restart GIAN, PM Modi's pet project to bring foreign experts to teach in Indian universities. Since 2015-16, 1,612 foreign faculty members have visited from 59 countries, delivering 1,772 courses. IITs, NITs, State universities, IIITs, IISCs, IISERs, etc. have benefited, with 72,000 students directly impacted. MoE now insisting on…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023 ‘She sacrificed care home residents’: health chief Jenny Harries under fire after UK Covid inquiry revelations Email suggesting discharging hospital patients into residential care as Covid unfolded has prompted furious response
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2023 Johnson to 'admit mistakes' in pandemic handling during Covid evidence But the former prime minister will say lockdowns saved ‘tens if not hundreds of thousands of lives’, according to The Times
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023 Covid inquiry: Boris Johnson ‘to admit he made mistakes’ Ex-PM also reportedly to argue at inquiry next week that his actions saved many thousands of lives
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023 We need resources to fight health impacts of climate crisis, Africans tell Cop28 Continent must have more resilient health systems and local vaccine manufacturing to prevent next pandemic, says public health body