The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Some schools hit hard by virus make few changes for new year

COVID-19 infections are again on the rise and filling families with dread as a new school year approaches

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

China approves Genuine Biotech's HIV drug for COVID patients

China on Monday gave conditional approval to domestic firm Genuine Biotech's Azvudine pill to treat certain adult patients with COVID-19, adding another oral treatment option against the coronavirus.

Reuters · Jul 25, 2022

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Omicron has shattered what we know about COVID reinfections. Here’s why you may be vulnerable

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Initially, enduring COVID had one redeeming quality: It gave you some short-term immunity from getting infected again.

Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022

CDC shuts down its COVID-19 program for cruise ships

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially ended its COVID-19 program for cruise ships.

Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022

Mum felt 'like monster' and hid her face from daughter when she was struck with cystic acne post Covid

“I was prescribed antibiotics, which normally take a couple of weeks to take effect. After a fortnight though, there were no improvements. I felt helpless”

Wales Online · Jul 25, 2022

Australia Defence Force COVID help in aged care needed beyond September, sector says

Australia's peak body for aged care providers says help will be needed well beyond a newly-extended deadline for defence force reinforcements.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

New graduate 'with kindest heart' dies of Covid just days after 21st birthday

Graphic designer Cameron Day caught Covid in June 2021 and spent weeks in intensive care before his death, leading to the creation of a charitable trust set up in his name

Daily Mirror · Jul 25, 2022

'Scottish independence the dream scenario', English comic says after move north

SCOTTISH independence is the “dream scenario” for UK politics, an English comedian has said after moving north of the Border.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2022

Ryanair returns to spring profit but warns of autumn Covid risks

Airline’s chief says possibility of new coronavirus variant means it cannot forecast profit for rest of year

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022