The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Thanksgiving service to be held for late former health secretary Jeane Freeman

She held the brief during the outbreak of the Covid pandemic.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

Man Says He's a 'Prophet' Saving the World, Destroys Chinese Restaurant with Shovel to Stop 'New Covid Strain'

A Florida man claiming to be a prophet caused chaos at a Chinese restaurant, sparking community concern and discussions on mental health.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27

Dissatisfaction with life in UK unchanged since Covid, official data shows

Average life satisfaction still below pre-pandemic peak despite improving economic outlook, reports ONS

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

Ocado failing to deliver on its potential as one of UK’s great technology hopes

Firm’s automated warehouses are struggling to compete against swift deliveries from stores by bike riders

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26

COVID-19 and the Immune System: Latest Insights on Immunity and Long COVID

COVID-19 and the immune system explained: immune response, coronavirus immunity, long COVID risks, and vaccine updates shaping protection in 2026.

Medical Daily · Feb 26

Our pets are devouring biodiversity – but a few changes in EU law could make all the difference

Around 44% of EU homes have at least one pet, of which over 90% are cats or dogs. While we’ve been bringing more and more pets into our lives in recent decades, the trend really shot up during the COVID pandemic. Europe’s pet population rose by an estimated 11% in…

The Conversation · Feb 26

McKinsey studied 61 growth companies that outperformed their peers through COVID, inflation, and labor shocks. Here’s what they all had in common

Why companies like Walmart, JPMorgan Chase, and Progressive are still investing in growth when uncertainty is highest.

Fortune · Feb 26

Golf Is More Popular Than Ever, But Greed Could Push Us Back Into The Dark Ages

Golf's popularity is at an all-time high right now, but golf clubs, and the sport in general, mustn't get too greedy and ruin the momentum

Golf Monthly · Feb 25

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy may cut risk of preeclampsia

A study of more than 6,500 mothers found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly lowered the risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous blood-pressure disorder.

LiveScience · Feb 25

Ivermectin was touted as a cure for COVID, now it’s being tested for cancer. But what can it actually treat?

Ivermectin was originally celebrated as a revolutionary treatment for parasitic disease in humans and animals. It has since evolved into a focal point of misinformation and heated debate.

The Conversation · Feb 24