The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Thailand eases Covid pre-travel rules and scraps masks for UK travellers

The country's tourism sector has been slow to recover

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

Plea for intellectual property rights waiver for COVID-19 jabs hits a wall

‘We are disappointed with the inadequate outcome on waiving intellectual property for COVID-19 medical tools that resulted from more than 20 months of deliberations,’ says Medicins Sans Frontieres.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022

Commentary: Why we need a national day of remembrance for COVID victims

In New York City, a woman opens her laptop to a bar graph showing the number of COVID-19 deaths nationwide each month in 2021 and fixes her gaze on April. She tells a researcher: “My mother is one of them.” The graph helps her see that her mother is “part…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022

Boots pharmacist shares top hacks for managing hay fever this summer

It can be extremely difficult during the summer for hay fever sufferers when pollen count is high

Manchester Evening News · Jun 17, 2022

Some airport staff could work longer hours if they wanted, minister says

The aviation industry is suffering from staff shortages after letting thousands of people go during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

WTO strikes 'unprecedented' trade deals on vaccine equity, fishing, food

The World Trade Organization concluded hard-won deals Friday on fishing subsidies, food insecurity and Covid-19 vaccines in a landmark bundle of agreements secured through hectic round-the-clock talks. But critics say the package is a win for big pharma.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2022

The steps you should take if your child gets Covid during their GCSE or A level exams

The advice is to stay at home if you are unwell and have a high temperature - and then apply for 'special consideration' from your exam board

Chronicle Live · Jun 17, 2022

Scotland experiencing another Covid wave as one in 30 have virus, expert warns

SCOTLAND is experiencing another wave of Covid-19 infections as cases of two Omicron variants increase, a public health expert has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2022

BJP leaders, Army chief mount defence for Agnipath scheme

Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande said it will provide an opportunity for many youth who were preparing to join the recruitment rallies but were not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022

Scotland experiencing 'another wave of Covid-19 infections' says public health expert

Professor Linda Bauld said the Omicron sub-lineages BA.4 and BA.5. are part of the reason for the increase in cases and a "small but not significant" rise in the number of people in hospital.

Glasgow Live · Jun 17, 2022