The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Covid cases on the rise in NSW with a ‘patchwork quilt’ of variants

Experts say data points to early signs of a new wave but, given level of immunity, is not expected to be as severe as in the past

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023

GMB's Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking Derek health update during 'challenging' times

The broadcaster has said that her husband 'can't really move' and 'can't really speak' but is still making progress

Chronicle Live · Mar 16, 2023

Tech millionaire branded 'creepy' after offering $100,000 to a stranger on a plane

He received considerable backlash on Twitter

Bristol Post · Mar 16, 2023

Early super access went to gambling, cash withdrawals

Research on Australia's COVID-19 era superannuation withdrawal scheme has found gambling was the third-highest spending category amongst worker participants.

AAP · Mar 16, 2023

Key workers with Long Covid deliver petition to Downing Street demanding support

It comes after the Mirror revealed many NHS workers have already been sacked and up to 10,000 are still struggling to return to work could face the sack

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

Lisburn Castlereagh to review sick days management across NI councils

Mental health now top reason for days off at local authority

Belfast Live · Mar 15, 2023

Looting and decay: how the pandemic wrought real damage to African heritage

The Covid-19 pandemic will long be remembered for the lockdowns it imposed and the millions of lives it stole, particularly among the elderly. A recent Unesco report shows that it has also took a subtle yet large toll on our world heritage properties.

The Conversation · Mar 15, 2023

Virologist explains why so many viruses such as Covid and bird flu are emerging

"We’ve been regularly hearing about outbreaks of newly emerging or re-emerging viruses"

Irish Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

FTSE 100 hit by worst day since Covid as Credit Suisse raises fears of fresh banking crisis

‘If the bank fails, this could have major implications for other European banks’

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Leeds woman 'furious' after turning up to work to find job no longer exists

The cause of the closure was said to be "Covid debts"

Leeds Live · Mar 15, 2023