The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Johnson aide ‘deeply sorry’ over BYOB party

Former principal private secretary Martin Reynolds appeared before the Covid-19 inquiry on Monday.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Half-term communications gap under scrutiny as inquiry hears of Covid ‘failings’

There was a 10-day period in February in which no notes on coronavirus were sent to Boris Johnson and no emergency Cobra meetings held.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Family history, severe COVID-19 are some factors that increase risk of sudden death among adults: ICMR study

A new ICMR study finds COVID-19 vaccine is not linked to sudden death in young adults; other health/lifestyle factors play a prominent role. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya quoted the study and cautioned against strenuous physical activity to reduce the risk of heart attacks.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Gap in Covid communications to Johnson coincided with half-term, inquiry hears

A former top aide also faced questions about why he had turned on the ‘disappearing message function’ on a high-level WhatsApp group in April 2021.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

I have not deleted any WhatsApp messages relating to Covid pandemic, says Yousaf

The First Minister said he would expect officials including the national clinical director and chief medical officer to have kept ‘relevant’ messages.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Boris Johnson met with Russian mogul Lord Lebedev at height of Covid pandemic

BORIS Johnson held a private meeting with Russian media mogul Lord Evgeny Lebedev just days before the UK went into lockdown.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023

Academic world mourns CUK Vice Chancellor Prof. H. Venkateshwarlu’s passing

Great loss to academic world: Prof. Venkateshwarlu's visionary leadership, unwavering convictions, and pragmatic approach left an indelible mark. He played pivotal role in NEP, Gyanotsavam 2023 and elevated CU Kerala to new heights. During Covid-19, his prompt measures in health sector received commendation. Improved NAAC rankings, addressed faculty/staff shortages, enhanced…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Ex-No10 chief admits he ‘disappeared’ messages in PM’s WhatsApps group chat

Boris Johnson’s former aide ‘Party Marty’ sorry for ‘bring your own booze’ event – and says he ‘cannot recall’ why he set messages to delete weeks after the Covid inquiry announced

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Humza Yousaf insists he has not deleted pandemic WhatsApp messages

HUMZA Yousaf has insisted he has kept his WhatsApp messages from during the pandemic but added that it was Scottish Government policy to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023

‘People will die anyway’: Pressure on Boris Johnson over Covid messages

Inquiry told of comments made by former prime minister during meeting discussing pandemic response

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023