The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

‘It’s soul-destroying to have one customer on a Saturday’: Is the party over for the UK’s pubs and clubs?

Reeling from Brexit, Covid and soaring energy costs, UK pubs and clubs are calling time on opening all week. Can they survive?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Tired, broke and eager for change, New Zealand expected to shift right at coming election

If the polls are to be believed, a new political power could be running the country next week, drawing a line under the Jacinda Ardern era

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Charities call on NHS England to bring back Covid precautions for staff

As virus cases rise by 30% in the past week, the clinically vulnerable and medics fear they will be put at risk this winter

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Make it easier for pharmacies trying to get COVID-19 treatments to patients

Delayed access to treatment could potentially mean the difference between someone experiencing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and hospitalization, a doctor writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

Covid is evolving – but the UK is not doing enough to evolve with it

More resilient variants are emerging. Yet monitoring and testing have slowed, and access to vital drugs is patchy, writes immunologist Sheena Cruickshank

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023

‘This is political expediency’: how the Tories turned on 15-minute cities

Party appears to have embraced conspiracy theory that the greener, healthier, more sustainable way of life is a ‘sinister’ attack on freedom

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023

Study Suggests ‘long Colds’ May Have Lasting Health Impacts Similar To Long COVID

Research reveals people may experience long-term symptoms after non-COVID respiratory infections

Zenger · Oct 6, 2023

COVID infection triggered deadly brain disease in man?

While there has been enough evidence about COVID-19 triggering and worsening neurodegenerative diseases, a recent case was highlighted by the American Journal of Case Report discovering a correlation between COVID and a fatal brain disorder. The case in discussion was about a man aged 62 admitted to Mount Sinai Queens…

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

Arkansas jail inmates settle lawsuit with doctor who prescribed them ivermectin for COVID-19

Five former inmates at an Arkansas county jail have settled their lawsuit against a doctor who they say gave them ivermectin without their consent to treat COVID-19

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Harry Paton thanks Stuart Kettlewell as Motherwell revival capped off by Canada

WHEN Harry Paton signed for Motherwell in a short-term deal back in April, Fir Park fans weren’t quite sure what they were getting...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023