The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

‘Do whatever it takes’: Beijing urged to act as China’s economy falters

Attempts to boost flagging GDP growth hindered by Covid lockdowns, Ukraine war and Sino-US tensions

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022

RLX Technology Clocks 29% Revenue Decline In Q1

RLX Technology Inc (NYSE:RLX) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales decline of 28.5% year-on-year to $270.4 million. The revenue decrease is primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 on the production plant in Shenzhen, which adversely affected production and shipment volume. The gross margin for the quarter contracted 770 basis points to 38.3%, and…

Benzinga · May 20, 2022

USA, Morocco and Vietnam and other holiday hotspots that require pre-travel Covid tests

USA, Indonesia and the Philippines are some of the countries which have strict entry requirements including pre-departure coronavirus tests

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022

City comment: London needs another wave of innovation like the post-2008 boom

The financial crisis birthed a generation of fintech innovators — what will the Covid crisis bring?

Evening Standard · May 20, 2022

Scots mum with Long Covid shares memory loss hell after diagnosis last year

Lisa Hamlet, from Aberdeenshire, has been unable to return to her job in the oil industry due to the debilitating symptoms.

Daily Record · May 20, 2022

UN: 18 Million Facing Severe Hunger in West Africa's Sahel

The UN is warning that 18 million people in Africa’s Sahel region face severe hunger in the next three months, citing the impacts of Russia's war in Ukraine, the coronavirus pandemic, climate-induced shocks and rising costs. The hunger crisis may press increased numbers of people to migrate out of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 20, 2022

CanSino Shares Jump After WHO Gives Nod to Its Covid-19 Vaccine

Tianjin-based company’s stock closes up 12.14% in Shanghai and 9.78% in Hong Kong

Caixin Global · May 20, 2022

England vs New Zealand: Three Covid-19 cases confirmed in New Zealand camp

BRIGHTON: Three members of the New Zealand touring party, including senior batter Henry Nicholls, are in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 on the morning of the first Tour match against Sussex in Brighton.

The Times of India · May 20, 2022

Woman unable to return to work as Long Covid causes memory loss

Linda says even household chores have become a challenge as she suffers brain fog and insomnia

Wales Online · May 20, 2022

Nationwide warns of inflation’s impact on struggling customers

Building society warns people on lower incomes could face ‘significant pressure’

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022