The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Health Minister Warns A Third COVID Wave Is On Its Way Which Is The Threequel No One Asked For

Health Minister Mark Butler has warned a third wave of COVID-19 is on its way to Australia as immunity wanes and vaccine uptake stalls.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 1, 2022

North Korea blames COVID-19 outbreak on ‘alien things’ from South

North Korea blamed its COVID-19 outbreak on “alien things” likely sent by balloon across its border with South Korea, saying a teenage soldier and a five-year-old girl in April were the first people in the country infected by coronavirus.

Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022

Ian's 34yo daughter Katie died after receiving AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. He wants to honour her. But he also wants answers

The family of Katie Lees, who died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, say an arts fellowship in her name "lifts" them from being stuck in horror and grief, as they wait for clarity on an inquiry into the vaccine rollout.

ABC News · Jul 1, 2022

Average length of time to sell a home increases slightly

Zoopla said the South West of England is the fastest-moving market, reflecting high levels of demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

NYC to issue paxlovid to those testing positive for COVID in first program of its kind

Coronavirus testing sites in New York City will begin issuing the antiviral COVID-19 drug paxlovid to people who test positive for the virus as part of the city’s new “Test to Treat” initiative — the first of its kind in the United States.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022

(Un)masking 101

The mask mandate has been lifted in anticipation of downgrading Covid-19 to an endemic, which comes into effect today. The biggest question you may have right now as we're going through this transitional period, heading back to the old normal, is probably when and where you can unmask. However, if…

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave

The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Tory plotters against Boris Johnson urged not to ‘put gun to PM’s head’

Downing Street pushes back against bid to force fresh vote of no confidence in leader

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Thai Honda to increase output

Thai Honda Co, a manufacturer and distributor of multi-purpose engines, plans to increase production to 300,000 units to serve the domestic market within 2026, following a drop in its sales due to the Covid-19 impact.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

Covid expert says new wave of infections is about to hit New York City

‘This is likely the beginning of a BA.5 wave’

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022