The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Travel spending falls for first time since Covid due to Iran war and cost of living

Travel spending declined by 3.3 per cent in March

The Independent UK · Apr 14

Dinner for few: Australians eating out less as fuel crisis deals biggest blow to consumer confidence since Covid

Experts say ‘cautious consumption’ shows households bracing for return to extended period of financial pressure experienced during early pandemic years

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14

Voices: The government’s in big trouble – here are the 5 things I’d do to fix it

COMMENT: From farming to fuel, the warning signs are already here, says ‘In the Room’ co-host Helen MacNamara. What we need is crisis planning, which is about imagination, not optimism. Right now, the UK risks lacking in both

The Independent UK · Apr 14

Long COVID could cost up to €115.3bn per year over the next decade, study shows

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, its economic impact lingers, with long COVID disrupting the employment of around one in five workers.

Euronews · Apr 13

‘I just want to feel like me again’: the women still waiting for breast reconstruction years after lockdown

At the height of Covid, hundreds of cancer patients had mastectomies without the reconstruction that would normally accompany them. They would eventually get the surgery, they were told – but for many that promise feels more meaningless by the day

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Remote working tribunal cases in Great Britain fall for first time since Covid

Last year’s drop may reflect rising unemployment and improved right to request flexible working, experts say

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12

What Is the New COVID BA.3.2 'Cicada' Variant? Symptoms, Spread, and Risks Explained

Learn about the BA.3.2 Cicada COVID variant, including symptoms, spread, and risks, plus what makes this new COVID variant 2026 unique.

Medical Daily · Apr 10

Alarm as acting CDC director delays report showing Covid vaccine benefits

Study that reportedly found reduction in ER visits and hospitalizations being reviewed by Jay Bhattacharya

The Guardian - US · Apr 10

What is andrographis, the cold and flu ingredient the TGA says can be fatal?

A herb commonly sold in cold and flu supplements may no longer be classified as “low-risk”, after Australia’s therapeutic goods regulator found it can cause severe allergic reactions and even death.

The Conversation · Apr 10

Jet fuel supply disruptions are comparable to 9/11 and could take months to replenish even if Hormuz Strait is reopening, airline trade group warns

IATA director Willie Walsh said unlike crude, jet fuel does not appear to have strategic reserves, causing the aviation industry to jump into action amid the Iran war.

Fortune · Apr 9