The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Fabio Paratici's Jose Mourinho chat, Allan Dixon the enforcer and the politest Tottenham player

A look behind the scenes of the final day of Tottenham Hotspur's tour to Israel and their match against Jose Mourinho's Roma side in Haifa

Football London · Aug 2, 2022

COVID: antiviral drugs are a vital weapon – but misusing them could backfire

The “living with COVID” strategy being pursued by many countries relies heavily on two key pillars. First, that vaccines continue to protect most people from severe disease. And second, that where they don’t, people will receive antiviral treatments. But are the antivirals currently available sufficiently effective, accessible and durable?

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2022

Why do UK banks seem so optimistic despite the cost of living crisis?

Analysis: High street lenders have shrugged off their concerns, announcing payouts for investors

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

Gwrych Castle bids farewell to I’m A Celeb as it returns to Australian jungle

The castle has hosted the reality show for the past two years due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

DWP is stopping benefit payments in four places as Universal Credit warning issued

The mass transfer to Universal Credit, that was paused during the coronavirus pandemic, has been recontinued with the Department for Work and Pensions warning people in four new places that they will need to move over to the new system

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

To avert a COVID crisis, Dallas must test more poop, experts say

DALLAS – With changing public health priorities and a shrinking willingness to take COVID-19 tests at a health care clinic, it could seem as if trying to get an accurate picture of local case counts is a futile exercise.

Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022

Colbert: ‘Some veterans would like to bump Ted Cruz with their fists’

Late-night hosts discuss Biden’s rebound Covid, Trump burying his ex-wife for a tax break, and the GOP blocking veterans’ healthcare for political payback

The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2022

Increase in many forms of crime after fall during Covid-19 lockdown years, Garda figures show

Although harassment, stalking and threats were down 5% on the comparable period in 2021, incidents are up 17% on 2019

Irish Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

Portugal could bring back Covid measures after 'state of alert' extended

The state of alert and mask rules are in place until August 31.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

Himachal Pradesh reports 834 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday reported 834 Covid-19 cases and 2 deaths while 1,002 positive patients have also recovered in the state.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2022