The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Editorial: End of Title 42 is an opportunity to do things better

Barring the U.S. Supreme Court stepping in, the Title 42 policy using a COVID-19 health restriction at the border will finally end Wednesday, a good outcome for the rule of law that will see an increased volume of arrivals seeking asylum.

Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022

Brits are complaining of 'worst ever winter bug' that feels like Covid but isn't

Experts say that now people are again mixing like they did in the pre-coronavirus years, unpleasant illnesses are spreading swiftly again.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 19, 2022

China COVID surge drags down 'Avatar: The Way of Water' opening weekend

"Avatar: The Way of Water" raised $57 million in Chinese cinemas, at the low end of Disney's expectations, amid a global opening weekend of $435 million.

Fortune · Dec 19, 2022

New Covid cases down, deaths up

The number of new Covid-19 cases dropped slightly over the past week, but deaths increased, the Public Health Ministry said.

Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022

Record number of SA students complete SACE, overcoming three years of COVID challenges

Despite 2022's graduating students having spent their senior schooling in the COVID-19 pandemic, a record high 98.7 per cent of year 12s have completed their SACE.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

Sen. Schumer calls on FDA for action on kids’ medicine shortages amid surge of COVID, RSV and flu

The FDA needs to take action as New York City and Long Island suffer from dangerous “spot shortages” of medicine for children due to the triple threat of COVID, RSV and the flu, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022

Anthony Edwards takes over as Timberwolves throttle Chicago with franchise-high 150 points

MINNEAPOLIS — Last season, the Timberwolves played a few games without several key contributors when COVID-19 ran through several key contributors around Christmas.

Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022

'I don't trust it:' Vaccine hesitancy lingers even as China COVID cases surge

Headhunter Candice knows the COVID-19 infections engulfing Beijing and much of China will soon hit her home of Shenzhen city, but she would rather face it without a vaccine booster, saying she fears potential side effects more than the virus.

Reuters · Dec 19, 2022

One in five British adults still feel unsafe in public places due to Covid-19

Researchers say vaccine drive is vital to help people return to work

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Reports of Beijing COVID deaths fuel speculation about China covering up data

The number of COVID-positive dead arriving at Beijing’s funeral parlors and crematoriums is rising, according to media reports, despite China not reporting a fatality from the virus for two weeks.

Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022