Covid: Has ‘autumn wave’ levelled off in England? But latest data points to an increase among secondary school aged children Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022
Coronavirus origins: the debate flares up, but the evidence remains weak Nearly three years since SARS-CoV-2 first emerged, we’re still not certain where the virus behind COVID-19 came from. The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022
Plea to vaccinate children against flu as hospitalisations rise in England Data suggests hospital admission rates among children under five have almost doubled in two weeks The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
Two new Covid-19 variants designated by UKHSA as cases level off The XBB variant is believed to be behind a recent surge in cases in Singapore and has been confirmed in 35 countries Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022
Girl, 15, died 'astonishingly quickly' on day she was due to receive her Covid vaccine Jorja Halliday, 15, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, died from rare heart inflammation in the early hours of 24 September last year after testing positive for Covid-19 hours earlier Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022
Nottinghamshire chip shop owner quitting after nearly 23 years Personal and professional pressures prompted the decision Nottingham Post · Oct 28, 2022
Global tuberculosis cases increase for the first time in 20 years Campaigners say diagnoses of TB – ‘the quintessential disease of poverty’ – have risen because of ‘neglect’ and lack of funding The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
Long Covid 'wipes out 10 years of exercise ability' in sufferers, warns study Long Covid continues to baffle health experts, with advice around exercise often conflicting. New research has found how living with the condition affects patients' physical activity Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022
BA owner raises profit forecasts as airline revenues return to pre-Covid levels IAG says leisure holidays main driver of resurgence while business travel continues to recover The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
Twindemic: COVID joins hands with flu to raise health concerns As we are approaching the winter season in our country, we are witnessing rising cases of viral infections and flu-like symptoms that turned out to be COVID-positive. Some patients get tested for flu and the results also turn out to be COVID. Therefore, there is a major concern about the… The Times of India · Oct 28, 2022
Girl died after suffering rare inflammation of heart linked to Covid – inquest Jorja Halliday’s mother said the teenager died on the day that she was due to have her Covid-19 vaccine. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Girl, 15, died after suffering inflammation of heart linked to Covid-19 Jorja Halliday’s mother said the teenager died on the day that she was due to have her Covid-19 vaccine. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
15-year-old girl died suddenly from Covid complication on day her vaccine was due Consultant paediatric pathologist Samantha Holden gave a cause of death of acute myocarditis associated with Covid-19 Wales Online · Oct 28, 2022
Australia concerned about virus impact After two Australian T20 players tested positive, coach Andrew McDonald says the impact of COVID-19 is a real possibility for World Cup teams. AAP · Oct 28, 2022
WEKU · Oct 28, 2022 State leaders lay out education priorities State leaders are looking at the results of testing in Kentucky’s schools. They show that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the commonwealth’s students.
The New Daily · Oct 28, 2022 Cruise ships are back and carrying COVID. No, it’s not 2020. Here’s what needs to happen next The Coral Princess, with an unconfirmed number of people testing positive on board, is set to dock at Fremantle, Western Australia.
Reason · Oct 28, 2022 Review: The Cat Video Game That Public Health Authoritarians Will Love Stray began development in 2015, so it's not intended to be an allegory about COVID-19 lockdowns, but it sure seems like one.
Bristol Post · Oct 28, 2022 Bristol City CEO shares update on financial situation and eases concerns over points deduction Richard Gould admitted the club will still post significant losses in their end of year accounts
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022 ‘You’re doing it purely for the exposure’: why many musicians can no longer afford to tour Artists are cancelling live dates owing to soaring costs, venue bottlenecks, Brexit and the pandemic. Can touring ever be viable again?
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Can you go to work with Covid? Or, more importantly, should you? Here’s everything you need to know
Edinburgh Live · Oct 28, 2022 Edinburgh Meadowbank Sports Centre to offer free access to celebrate official opening Edinburgh Leisure's Meadowbank Centre has proved a huge hit with the local community since finally opening its doors following a string of delays due to Covid and material sourcing issues
ABC News · Oct 28, 2022 Queensland homeschooling registrations increase by 69 per cent The education department is trying to find out what's fuelling the surge, but a parent and an expert say COVID-19 has played a significant role.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Shanghai district orders mass COVID-19 testing, lockdown China's largest city of Shanghai is ordering mass testing on all 1.3 million residents of its downtown Yangpu district and confining them to their homes at least until results are known
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 28, 2022 Oil Falls as China Widens COVID-19 Curbs Oil prices fell on Friday after China, the world's top crude oil importer, widened its COVID-19 curbs, but were poised for a weekly gain on supply concerns ahead of Europe's pending cut-off of Russian imports. Brent crude futures eased 78 cents, or 0.8%, to $96.18 a barrel at 0350 GMT,…
Nottingham Post · Oct 28, 2022 Planet Bounce in Nottingham responds to complaint after mum left 'disappointed' Planet Bounce said its policies changed during Covid regarding adult supervision of children