The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Where to order free COVID tests from the U.S. government—and why you should think twice before throwing away expired ones

If your medicine cabinet is bereft of COVID tests, now is the time to stock up: The U.S. government is again mailing out free kits, ahead of an anticipated fall and winter surge.

Fortune · Sep 25, 2023

Gatwick flight cancellations to last all week as Covid causes staff shortages

Dozens of easyJet services axed as staff sickness hits airport’s air traffic control tower

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Anthony Fauci says he still needs a security detail after Ron DeSantis threatened to ‘grab that little elf and chuck him across the Potomac’

Fauci said that comments from right-wing politicians, like Florida Gov. DeSantis, could “trigger” violence from “crazy” people who wish him harm.

Fortune · Sep 25, 2023

Gatwick airport cancels more than 160 flights and imposes cap amid air traffic control staff shortages

Gatwick Airport limits number of flights over the rest of the week after shortage of air traffic control staff

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023

Here’s how to get free Covid at-home tests as cases rise

Starting 25 September, all American households can place an order for four free tests

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what's next for these zones?

The hollowing out of U.S. cities’ office and commercial cores is a national trend with serious consequences for millions of Americans. As more people have stayed home following the COVID-19 pandemic, foot traffic has fallen. Major retail chains are closing stores, and even prestigious properties are having a hard time…

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023

Court Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Stemming from Parent's Speech About COVID Policies

The parent's comments at a school board meeting led to a "no trespass notice" that blocked him from school district premises (apparently including his children's school).

Reason · Sep 25, 2023

Cough sound analysis assists in determining severity of Covid-19 patients

While most persons infected with COVID-19 experience minor symptoms and recover in a matter of weeks, the global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus remains a significant health danger. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 25, 2023

What happened to the big return? Millions are still working from home

Millions fewer weekday railway journeys as staff carry on WFH

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023

Covid flight cancellations are back as thousands grounded after virus hits Gatwick air-traffic controllers

An estimated 8,000 passengers were left out of position

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023