The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Brexit: UK construction costs ‘have risen much more steeply than EU’

Cost of labour in Britain up by 30% since referendum, double rise in some EU countries, research finds

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Night-time workers down 720,000 in five years, data shows

There were 8.7 million staff in the sector in 2022, down from a peak of 9.5 million in 2016.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Liberal progressive icons like Jacinda are facing a colder climate today

When Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation from the New Zealand premiership last week, she essentially admitted that her party has a better electoral chance without her. It’s not yet two years since she was on stage at an Asia summit telling Angela Merkel what a “very good person” she was.…

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023

Covid-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide

The Public Health Ministry plans for at least one Covid-19 vaccination centre per province for foreign tourists paying for shots, while foreign residents will continue to get free jabs.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2023

Move to breathe new life into Dalry Community Centre

Dalry Community Properties Trust wants the building to become a busy social hub once more

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

NHS Scotland needs 1000 new beds to clear up bed-blocking crisis

More than 1900 patients are currently trapped in hospital who are well enough to leave, according to the latest figures.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

FDA lays out annual COVID shot plan similar to flu

Americans will get a clearer idea of how often they’ll roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots when advisers to U.S. regulators meet Thursday to discuss an immunization schedule that looks more like the one used for flu.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

COVID-19 cut known human trafficking, but Ukraine war a risk: U.N

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the first drop in the known number of human-trafficking victims in 20 years as trafficking opportunities and policing were reduced, but the Ukraine war has probably now caused a new surge, a U.N. report said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2023

Airport testing shows Covid numbers on arrival 'very low'

Five international travellers who arrived in the kingdom in the past two weeks tested positive for Covid-19, while 300-400 departing travellers, including Thais, were infected with the virus, according to health authorities.

Bangkok Post · Jan 23, 2023

Has California avoided another devastating winter COVID wave?

LOS ANGELES — In the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, winter holidays were marred by a pair of devastating waves that ripped through California, sending case counts soaring, residents to the hospital in droves and, ultimately, leaving thousands dead.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 23, 2023