The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Partygate photos that are 'even more incriminating' to be published in Sue Gray report

Sources close to Sue Gray's Partygate report said officials had to "push very hard internally" for damning images of Boris Johnson at Covid lockdown-breaking gatherings to be included

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022

Refugees decry Title 42 as ‘absurd excuse’ as it stays in place

The COVID-linked provision has allowed the US to carry out nearly 2 million expulsions since March 2020.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2022

Covid: 98.3% of adults fully vaxxed in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: The Covid situation has nearly stabilized in the state with daily cases restricted to between 10 and 25 for the past one month. Vaccination cover and herd immunity after the third wave have played a significant role in reigning in cases, according to experts.

The Times of India · May 23, 2022

Thai teen athletes emerge as SEA's best

Clinching a total of seven gold medals in athletics among the two, national teen stars Puripol Boonson and Thai-Australian Joshua Robert Atkinson made Thailand proud of their record-breaking feat at the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, recently.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2022

Summer vibes

The Thai entertainment scene got a welcome boost this past week with news that bars, clubs and pubs will reopen from June 1, albeit with a closing time of midnight. The government also announced that the lifting of restrictions would apply to 31 provinces that have successfully controlled potential outbreaks…

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2022

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing make huge changes to show as they axe covid protocols

The BBC show will get rid of Covid measures such as screen between judges and will also welcome back a full studio audience

Liverpool Echo · May 23, 2022

The Loop: Anthony Albanese arrives in Japan for Quad talks, Rafael Nadal defeats Jordan Thompson at Roland Garros, how COVID-19 messed with our memories

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ABC News · May 23, 2022

COVID made things taste weird, now 'Paxlovid mouth' sounds disgusting. What causes dysgeusia?

Loss or alteration of taste (dysgeusia) is a common symptom of COVID. It’s also a side effect of several illnesses and medications, including Paxlovid, the new antiviral medication to treat COVID infection.

The Conversation · May 23, 2022

'It's almost like a second home': why students want schools to do more about mental health

Psychological distress is on the rise among young people in Australia. The implications of COVID-19 and the strain on the training and availability of psychologists are likely to add to the mental health challenges and hinder young people’s ability to get help.

The Conversation · May 23, 2022

Strictly Come Dancing will ditch Covid protocols - and welcome back full studio audience

Strictly Come Dancing will get rid of Covid measures such as screen between judges and will also welcome back a full studio audience when it returns in the autumn

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022