The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Black patients suffered delays in COVID care after faulty readings by common device, study finds

Black patients experienced delays in COVID-19 treatment because a common medical device that measures blood oxygen levels tended to give inaccurate readings for darker-skinned individuals, according to a new study by Sutter Health.

Tribune News Service · Oct 29, 2022

China's war on COVID-19 spurs expat exodus, but lockdowns are only part of the story

Pandemic measures are only part of the reason foreigners are leaving China in droves. Many believe the spirit of openness that underpinned China's economic rise could be in terminal decline.

ABC News · Oct 29, 2022

Not so great expectations: our holiday hopes have been lowered – and we’re the better for it

The key to getting the most bang for our holiday buck is to dabble in anticipation, but not elevate our expectations too much

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2022

Covid: Dozens of children given higher dose of vaccine at clinic ‘by mistake’

Solent NHS Trust has apologised and say they’re taking the issue ‘very seriously’

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022

Cubs catching prospect Miguel Amaya hoping to catch a break

Once considered the fourth-best prospect in the Cubs’ system, Amaya has been derailed by injuries.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2022

Boy, 14, locked himself in bedroom and emailed mum to say he had taken his life

Henry had autism and anorexia but the family had struggled to get mental health support

Wales Online · Oct 29, 2022

Brazil election goes to the wire after ill-tempered final TV debate

Veteran leftist Lula da Silva holds slender poll lead over Jair Bolsonaro as national divide grows before Sunday vote

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022

Can you go to work with Covid?

Or, more importantly, should you? Here’s everything you need to know

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022

Historic 17th-century pub in Bristol city centre to reopen for first time since Covid

"It’s an incredible historic pub building that Bristol should be proud of"

Bristol Post · Oct 29, 2022

‘It was more than a pub’ – the story of five boozers forced to call last orders

Squeezed by the pandemic, staff shortages, redevelopment and a cost of living crisis, pubs across the country are shutting in droves. We meet five landlords who have recently had to call time for good

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022