The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Delta cutting flights due to staffing, COVID-19, weather disruptions

Flight cancellations and short-staffing are already marring the start of the busy summer travel season, as Delta Air Lines warned of disruptions to flights over Memorial Day weekend and announced cuts to its flight schedule due to operational challenges.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022

Bengaluru Rural: 9 Covid cases but positivity rate over 3%

BENGALURU: At a time when Covid-19 is seen as being on its way out, the sudden rise in positivity rate in Bengaluru Rural has left many confused. With just nine positive cases this month, the district reported an incongruous positivity rate of 3.3% — the highest in Karnataka as on…

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

Nightlife venues warned to stay safe

The government has urged operators of nightlife outlets to follow precautions against Covid-19 strictly after they reopen for business next month.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2022

Flu vaccinations are being urged as cases rise. So, how effective is this winter's jab?

As Australians head into winter with little natural immunity from the flu, and facing the potential risk of a co-infection with COVID-19, experts say getting a flu shot is more important than ever.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Polish Parliament approves judicial reforms to unblock EU funds

Poland's Parliament on Thursday voted in favour of a bill that will replace a contested disciplinary chamber for judges with a new body, clearing the way for the country to get billions in COVID-19 recovery funds from Brussels.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

Risky business? As Cook, collar counties move to COVID high risk, Chicago’s top doctor urges masks, booster shots

U.S. health officials declare Cook, collar counties at high risk for COVID-19 outbreaks and strain on hospitals.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022

CDC plans to stop reporting suspected COVID cases to ease burden

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to simplify the COVID-19 hospital data it collects as the demands of the pandemic evolve and some assembled information has become outdated or redundant.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022

Mikel Arteta facing tricky summer task as Arsenal transfer plan becomes clear

Arsenal failed to secure a Champions League spot as a progressive season ended on a sombre note, putting Arteta under pressure again to deliver - starting with the transfer window

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022

Lawyers call on NSW premier to urgently review thousands of Covid fines

Law Society argues many fines issued to vulnerable residents are invalid, unfair and could trap disadvantaged people in debt

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022

Monkeypox outbreak: Covid-like tracker being made to monitor spread as 90 cases hit UK

UK health officials are reportedly working on a Covid-like dashboard in order to help keep the public aware of monkeypox cases and to monitor the virus

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022