The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Premier Mark McGowan labels WA's rising number of COVID-19 cases in hospital 'concerning'

The WA Premier says the increasing number of people with COVID-19 who are being admitted to hospital is putting pressure on the health system, as the tally trends towards a record high.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Got Covid but working through it? That’s nothing to boast about

Another day, another public figure insisting a deadly virus isn’t going to slow them down. Chuck Schumer, Anthony Fauci, Pete Buttigieg: give it a rest, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022

S. Korea expands booster shots as COVID-19 cases creep up

Health officials in South Korea are expanding booster shots to adults 50 and over as COVID-19 cases creep up again across the country

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Long Covid May Be Long Tail of Risk for Insurance Companies

Insurers are used to dealing with the unexpected, but trying to figure out the Covid-19 pandemic's lasting effects might be especially challenging.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2022

Why BA.5 is not a super-virus, and how the vaccines are still the best option against COVID

The BA.5 “subvariant” of the coronavirus has rapidly become dominant in the United States, and rising COVID-19 case numbers are dashing hopes for a summer break from the pandemic.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 13, 2022

If you want to be healthy in Australia today, be born to rich parents

No amount of social restrictions will fix healthcare until we address underlying inequality

The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2022

Ambulances services put on highest alert due to hot weather and Covid surge

Long waits have been reported for ambulances with all NHS ambulance trusts standing at Reap 4 which signifies under "extreme pressure". It is being put down to the hot weather and a Covid surge

Daily Mirror · Jul 13, 2022

Special Report: Who owns intellectual property?

Global perspectives on the state of intellectual property

360info · Jul 13, 2022

Patent waiver is no silver bullet, even during COVID-19

Unequal access to the COVID-19 vaccine fuelled calls for a patent waiver, but any major change needs to ensure a better outcome for developing economies.

360info · Jul 13, 2022

IP hinders access to affordable drugs for all

Changes to a global agreement allowing compulsory licensing of COVID-19 vaccines do nothing to improve access in developing economies. Cost is still a barrier.

360info · Jul 13, 2022