The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Covid Cicada variant: Everything we know

The strain, called BA.3.2, was first identified in South Africa in November 2024 and has now been detected in at least 23 countries.

Evening Standard · Mar 30

5 Years Ago, A Silly Sci-Fi Movie Sneakily Saved Hollywood

Godzilla vs. COVID.

Inverse · Mar 30

Kent’s meningitis outbreak taught me that post-Covid Britain is not as divided as many feared

The government’s plan was clear and communities have followed its guidance – with young people leading the way, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

As the fuel crisis worsens and more sectors call for help, Labor must be prepared to make tough choices

With the government warning of a ‘long tail’ to the current fuel crisis, Jim Chalmers’ May budget will have even more demands on spending than usual

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29

"As one guy at Ubisoft, I had no impact": Assassin's Creed dev turned indie says he was "miserable" as "one cog" in the massive AAA machine

"Sometimes at Ubisoft it's even worse"

GamesRadar · Mar 29

New COVID Variant Shows Faster Spread but Early Symptoms Look Milder, Researchers Say

You probably felt a familiar sense of dread when the latest headlines began circulating this morning. It seems like every time we regain a sense of normalcy, a new COVID-19 variant emerges to disrupt our peace. Most people are exhausted by the shifting guidelines and the constant threat of another…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 29

COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across US – a doctor explains what you need to know

A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the United States.

The Conversation · Mar 28

COVID-19 Cicada Variant Sparks Alarm—Which States Are Hit by This 'Hyper Mutated' Strain That Stayed 'Under the Radar'?

The COVID-19 Cicada variant spreads across 25 US states. Learn about its 'hyper mutated' spike, symptoms, and vaccine effectiveness.

International Business Times UK · Mar 28

Why are older adults far more at risk from COVID or flu?

New research highlights the impact of ageing-related inflammation, especially due to immune cells marked by the GZMK gene, first seen in people affected by severe COVID.

Euronews · Mar 28

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's pal gives birth - four years after son, 9, death

Kelly McKee Zajfen and her husband, Julian Zajfen, welcomed a baby boy into the world on March 26 - four years after they lost George, nine, to COVID-19 and viral meningitis.

BANG Premier · Mar 27