The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines due to tariff anxiety

Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven by anxiety over the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Covid-19 cases top 53,500 a week, Bangkok most infected

There were 53,563 Covid-19 cases reported in Thailand last week, with five deaths, and Bangkok had the most infections.

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2025

Josh Taylor was once great – but a career in turmoil poses an uncomfortable question

A third consecutive defeat to Ekow Essuman has left the former undisputed champion reeling, writes Steve Bunce, and it is not at all clear what comes next

The Independent UK · May 26, 2025

Johnson favoured ‘authoritarian approach’ to pandemic punishments, inquiry told

Lord Patrick Vallance was speaking to the seventh module of the Covid-19 Inquiry.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Vaccines: why these young Africans are hesitant about them and what might change their minds

Vaccines have proved to be one of the most effective tools in fighting infectious diseases, but convincing people to get vaccinated can be tough. Especially young people.

The Conversation · May 22, 2025

FDA panel debates COVID vaccine recipe as questions swirl about fall shots

Government vaccine advisers are meeting to decide if the recipe for COVID-19 vaccines needs updating for this fall and winter

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing

On March 20, 2025, members of the World Health Organization adopted the world’s first pandemic agreement, following three years of “intensive negotiations launched by governments in response to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The U.S., however, did not participate, in part because of its intention to withdraw from…

The Conversation · May 22, 2025

25 Of The Most Disappointing And Outright Cruel Gifts People Received At Work

You know, some corporate gifts are better left unboxed. Because getting none sounds better than this.

Bored Panda · May 22, 2025

EasyJet to reopen Newcastle base after Covid closure

The group said it would launch the new base at Newcastle International Airport from next spring.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

What do the latest migration figures show?

The drop has been driven by a fall in the number of people coming to the UK to work and study.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025