The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Bill Gates would rather invest in vaccines than go to Mars—even after becoming the ‘boogeyman’ of anti-vax conspiracy theories

The billionaire Microsoft co-founder said misinformation had “inverted” his involvement with COVID vaccines.

Fortune · Feb 3, 2023

Lucky Brits could grab one of 500,000 free flights to Hong Kong - here's how to do it

The free plane tickets to Hong Kong will be handed out in three waves, with entrants from South East Asia first in line, followed by those living in mainland China, and then the rest of the world from May 1.

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

It’s not the COVID economy — it’s just the economy now

The pandemic shocks have reshaped the very fabric of the economy.

Axios · Feb 3, 2023

Dalbeattie Burns Club holds 64th Burns Supper

110 members were keen to celebrate the first gathering for three years due to the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Lisa Jarvis: Free COVID care will be gone soon. Should you worry?

On May 11, the COVID-19 public health emergency officially comes to a close in the U.S., and with it comes an end to largely free access to all related healthcare. House Republicans might want to declare it over this instant, but a cushion is needed — and this one might…

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

Google, Apple Disappoint as Tech Earnings Hit by Gloom

Google and Apple on Thursday reported downbeat results for the last quarter of 2022 as Amazon beat expectations, but warned that the coming months would be uncertain in a difficult moment for Big Tech. The tech titans posted earnings as shares in Meta skyrocketed a day after it reported better…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023

Tucker Carlson calls Boris Johnson a ‘coward’ after ex-British PM scorns GOP for being ‘scared’ of Fox host

‘We watched during Covid as he transitioned into a terrified old woman’

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

China to Fully Reopen Borders with Hong Kong, Macau

China said on Friday it will fully restore travel across its borders with Hong Kong and Macau next week, dropping Covid testing requirements and daily quotas after a lengthy pandemic separation. The semi-autonomous cities have both stuck to Beijing's zero-Covid strategy for nearly three years, splitting families, cutting off tourism…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023

Businesses progress suit over Vic COVID-19 lockdown

The State of Victoria has lost an attempt to delay a case brought by thousands of businesses over financial loss caused by the 2020 lockdown.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

China, Hong Kong scrap cross-border travel quota, COVID test

Travel between Hong Kong and China will no longer require COVID-19 PCR tests nor be held to a daily limit as both places seek to drive economic growth

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023