The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

Students learning English at risk as pandemic funding dries up

About 10% of K-12 students in the U.S. are English-language learners.

Axios · Apr 2, 2024

More Than 1 in 4 Kids Are Chronically Absent From School, Report Shows

Since COVID-era school closures, chronic absenteeism has increased from 15 to 26 percent, with poor districts struggling the most.

Reason · Apr 2, 2024

‘I only had £5’: what happened to the 3.8 million people denied furlough at the start of Covid?

Four years ago, about 11.7 million UK employees were furloughed, their jobs and wages protected by a government scheme. Those who had just changed job were left out – and that hardship still affects them today

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

Why Oregon schools' pandemic recovery lags behind much of the nation

Oregon schools are struggling more than others across the country to recover academic learning losses. Experts say one likely reason is a lack of statewide consistency in tutoring interventions.

WEKU · Apr 1, 2024

Modi Urges Central Bank To Prioritize Growth And Strengthen Rupee

Indian PM Modi emphasizes RBI's focus on economic growth and global appeal of rupee amid pandemic challenges.

Top News · Apr 1, 2024

Her first visit to wine country was ‘anything but pleasant’. So this Black ex-techie created a community

Fern Stroud got inspired on a later wine tour in South Africa, so after a pandemic layoff, she started her business, sip by sip

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2024

Call to protect habitat to prevent pandemics

A team of 25 international scientists has proposed a strategy to prevent future pandemics by conserving natural habitats and promoting biodiversity. The plan seeks to ensure sufficient food and space for the disease-harbouring animals to limit contact and transfer of pathogens to humans.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Maintenance Staff Shortage Could Clip Aviation Industry's Wings

The United States is grappling with a shortage of maintenance workers in the aviation industry, with baby boomers retiring and others changing jobs during the pandemic.

International Business Times · Mar 31, 2024

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Aim To Grant Amnesty To Bars That Violated COVID Lockdown Orders

The move comes in response to Reason's reporting about the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's push to crack down on licensees for minor violations racked up during the pandemic.

Reason · Mar 29, 2024

Young people like me are still feeling the effects of Covid – and they’re not all bad

Some fared better than others. But the pandemic left its mark on all of us, whether we realise it or not, says freelance writer Isabel Brooks

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024