The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Former staff criticise Cardiff restaurant owner they say still owes them money

Former staff and customers have voiced concerns over the alleged conduct of former Park House restaurateur Adam Pledger

Wales Online · Apr 23, 2023

Rise in school absences since Covid driven by anxiety and lack of support, say English councils

Evidence to MPs claims parents more cautious about sending children to school with minor ailments

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023

The WHO’s international pandemic treaty: Meaningful public engagement must inform Canada's negotiations

One of the key lessons emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic has been that the failure of countries to sufficiently work together worsened and prolonged this deadly public health emergency.

The Conversation · Apr 23, 2023

Bold Street is a special place but could be in danger of losing its soul

The city centre street has long been an enclave of much-loved independent businesses

Liverpool Echo · Apr 23, 2023

Daily Covid cases surge in Bangkok

The number of daily Covid-19 cases in Bangkok has surged from 400 to 700, nearly twice the number of cases reported before the Songkran festival.

Bangkok Post · Apr 23, 2023

Australian aged care providers accused of ‘crying poor’ to lobby for government funding

Analyst suggests some in the industry are misleading the public about their financial position to demand higher fees

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023

In search of some extreme heat relief

Earlier this month, spirits were high as the nation celebrated its first full-fledged Songkran in four years. No fears of Covid-19 or the sweltering heat were going to scare people out of enjoying one of the country's most-cherished holidays.

Bangkok Post · Apr 22, 2023

Airline reservations surge for Golden Week

Airlines announced Friday current booking results for the upcoming Golden Week holiday season, which will run April 29 to May 7. With COVID-19 set to be downgraded to a Category V infectious disease on May 8, international flights are seeing more than double the number of bookings compared to last…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 22, 2023

Novelist Celeste Ng: ‘There was a period when I thought I’d never write again’

The award-winning author on how Trump, Covid and anti-Asian rhetoric inspired her latest novel, digging her way out of ‘post-book fatigue’, and learning to touch type using Ulysses

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023

Bride celebrates beautiful wedding after long distance relationship works out

Liz O'Malley met her now husband in Australia and was uncertain about the longevity of the relationship when she moved home to Ireland, but it all ended well for the happy couple when they tied the knot last year

Dublin Live · Apr 22, 2023