The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

FDA, CDC authorize COVID-19 Omicron booster shots for kids

The booster shots are now authorized for children as young as 5 years old.

Axios · Oct 12, 2022

Woman who spent most of £30k Covid loan on herself slapped with 10-year director ban

'Monica Coyle exploited the scheme and took taxpayers’ money during the pandemic which she knew she was not entitled to'

Wales Online · Oct 12, 2022

Stephen Donnelly publishes winter Covid plan with worrying restrictions update

In the report titled the Strategic Approach for the Management of COVID-19 Preparedness for Autumn/Winter 2022/2023, Chief Medical Officer Professor Breda Smyth said variants of Covid will continue to emerge

Irish Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

Lexington council asked to consider temporary emergency sheltering proposal

Lexington city leaders are discussing strategies for emergency housing during periods of extreme cold this winter. Council members heard from a housing administrator as well as a proposal from a longtime nonprofit shelter organization.

WEKU · Oct 12, 2022

SNP transport minister Jenny Gilruth 'pretty relaxed' about ending ScotRail alcohol ban

Transport bosses originally blamed coronavirus rules for banning booze on ScotRail services in November 2020

Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022

Editorial: We endorse J.B. Pritzker for Illinois governor

When he was elected governor of Illinois in 2018, J.B. Pritzker was blissfully unaware of the COVID-19 crisis that would dominate his first term. As anyone with a loved one in a retirement home knows, the state’s response was far from perfect, and history will judge that Illinois public schools…

Chicago Tribune · Oct 12, 2022

Boots offering 2-in-1 flu and Covid vaccination appointments amid winter wave fears

All those eligible for their next Covid vaccine can avail of it alongside their Flu vaccine in stores nationwide

Irish Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

Study finds 20 towns across UK where people are most likely to have an affair

The Infidelity Index has also found the country's 10 most faithful locations - and you can put in your own address to find out what your neighbours are up to

Wales Online · Oct 12, 2022

France travel warning issued to anyone from UK going on holiday

Garages across France have been running out of petrol and diesel, which may be a problem for people travelling to the country for a holiday this month

Chronicle Live · Oct 12, 2022

Sir David Jason reveals ‘seriously bad’ Covid battle caused him to collapse and unable to get up

The 82-year-old actor recalled how ‘weak’ the virus left him

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022