The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Haryana reports 343 new Covid cases, no death

CHANDIGARH: Haryana on Saturday reported 343 new cases and 326 recoveries during the day. While Jind and Nuh re-emerged as Covid free districts taking the tally to three.

The Times of India · May 14, 2022

Tomato at over ₹100 a kg unnerves customers in Andhra Pradesh

Arrivals slump as growers keeping off fields amid COVID fears

The Hindu · May 14, 2022

‘The job kills any life really’: secrets of a UK airport security officer

Stansted and others launch hiring drive, but staff talk of 4am starts, low pay and hours on their feet

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2022

Neighbour from hell lands in prison after ignoring anti-social behaviour order

Janet Weir, 43, played loud music, threatened neighbours and coughed at police officers while claiming to have covid. She appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week and admitted a string of charges.

Glasgow Live · May 14, 2022

Fears grow over mystery hepatitis strain that’s killed an Irish child as parents urged to know signs

Parents and guardians in Ireland are being urged to watch out for the signs and symptoms of hepatitis in children as the global outbreak continues to spread, with Ireland confirming more cases and a death

Irish Mirror · May 14, 2022

Spraying deemed 'pointless' against Covid

SHANGHAI: Leaving a fine mist of disinfectant in their wake, China’s hazmat-clad health workers are cleaning homes, roads, parcels and even people — but more than two years into the pandemic, experts say it is a futile measure against Covid-19.

Bangkok Post · May 14, 2022

South Africa in new surge of COVID from versions of omicron

Health experts in South Africa say the country is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants

The Independent UK · May 14, 2022

As USA Games near, some Special Olympics athletes in limbo over COVID-19 vaccination policy

ORLANDO, Fla. — Isabella Valle cried in joy last summer when she learned she’d earned a spot at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, being held in Orlando. But with opening ceremonies less than a month away, the 25-year-old golfer’s tears are now out of frustration and disappointment.

Orlando Sentinel · May 14, 2022

China withdraws as Asian Cup host due to pandemic

China has withdrawn as the 2023 Asian Cup host due to the coronavirus, football officials said Saturday, with Beijing's strict zero-Covid strategy dealing another blow to the country's sporting ambitions.

Bangkok Post · May 14, 2022

North Korea confirms 21 deaths as it continues to battle Covid-19 outbreak

North Korea has confirmed that 21 people have died with “fever” as it continues to battle a Covid-19 outbreak.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2022