The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

UK Music chief Jamie Njoku-Goodwin appointed as PM’s director of strategy

He has been at the helm of the music trade body since September 2020 and helped steer the sector through the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

College students are still struggling with basic math. Professors blame the pandemic

U.S. colleges are searching for solutions as they see alarming numbers of students arrive with gaps in their math skills

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Chess Scotland looking for next move following major success

EVERYONE came up with something different to keep themselves occupied if they were stuck at home during the pandemic.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023

Study: Sweden's 'Laissez Faire' Pandemic Policies Paid Off

The Scandinavian country suffered fewer excess deaths and far less economic and social damage than other rich countries that had more restrictive pandemic policies.

Reason · Aug 29, 2023

Covid cases are surging. We need more from government than ‘Keep coughing and carry on’

Almost a year after Joe Biden declared the pandemic over, coronavirus is still officially a ‘global health risk’. So what are the authorities in the US and UK doing about it, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

Breastfeeding increased during the pandemic but what does that tell us about how to improve rates?

During the pandemic, there had been concerns from healthcare professionals that the restrictions placed on daily life would lead to a disruption in breastfeeding. But our new research shows that the number of women who continued to exclusively breastfeed for six months increased.

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023

AVIXA: Pro AV Industry to Add Nearly $100 Billion in Revenue Over Next Five Years

With pandemic recovery largely in the past, the industry is poised for healthy growth through 2028.

AVNetwork · Aug 29, 2023

Disease X vaccine ‘could be ready within 100 days of new threat emerging’

Researchers will also seek ways to speed up manufacture of jabs so vaccines could be rolled out more quickly in the event of a future outbreak.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Scots children living in temporary accommodation hits record high

HOMELESSNESS in Scotland has seen a large increase this year, with numbers now beyond pre-pandemic levels according to official figures released on…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2023

Brickbat: Let's Stay Awhile

The Los Angeles City Council has agreed to pay $60 million to buy the Mayfair Hotel in Westlake. That's on top of the $11.5 million the city previously paid the hotel's owners to resolve claims for damage caused by homeless people when the hotel was used as a shelter during…

Reason · Aug 29, 2023