The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Artist Jaq Grantford wins Darling Portrait Prize for reflection on the highs and lows of COVID-19 lockdowns

In some ways, lockdowns were a "dystopian" time for artist Jaq Grantford, but they also brought her a kind of peace, which is reflected in her painting titled 2020.

ABC News · Jun 24, 2022

Kolkata: Transport operators urge state to enforce mask rule on public vehicles after case surge

KOLKATA: The Joint Council of Bus Syndicate (JCBS) and City Suburban Bus Service (CSBS) have asked the state government to reintroduce masks in public transport and asked its staff to wear masks to stay safe from another Covid wave. While the JCBS has begun a campaign in this regard, CSBS…

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2022

West Bengal government nod to reopen all schools from Monday

KOLKATA: All schools in the state will reopen from Monday. The state school education department issued notices to all district magistrates on Friday, urging them to take necessary measures to ensure the smooth reopening of schools following a long summer break.

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2022

China reopens visas for Australians, but those with a past COVID-19 infection will have to take six PCR tests

China reopens family and work visas for Australians for the first time in two years, but people who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 will have to jump through extra hoops.

ABC News · Jun 24, 2022

In Florida, Publix is a big player in COVID vaccines — but it won’t give them to kids younger than 5

MIAMI — Since COVID-19 vaccines first became available, Publix has played a major role in tackling the public health emergency in Florida by offering vaccines to adults and, later, children as young as 5.

Miami Herald · Jun 24, 2022

Supreme Court security funding bill heads back to Senate with COVID-19 add

WASHINGTON — The House attached a pandemic-related amendment to a Senate-passed Supreme Court security emergency spending bill Friday, ensuring the legislation will not go to President Joe Biden’s desk this week even as the high court handed down its expected opinion overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022

Kerala reports 4,098 new COVID-19 cases

Test positivity rate rises to 18%

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2022

‘January 2020 all over again’: Doctors warn Biden’s lack of urgency on Monkeypox is like early delays with Covid

Cumbersome response from US federal government mirrors the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, experts say

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

Warning as vaccine, mask rules ease

Australia's top doctors are urging the sick to stay home, even if they test negative, to prevent more than just the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

AAP · Jun 24, 2022

Sadiq Khan signals support for striking Tube workers’ pension demands but more walkouts possible

RMT’s Mick Lynch urges London mayor not to ‘sacrifice our members’ pensions and jobs to fit within budget restraints laid down by Boris Johnson’

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022