The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

Residents seek re-opening of swimming pool shut since pandemic as council issues update

Pentwyn Leisure Centre in Cardiff has been closed for three years and residents are concerned it may never re-open

Wales Online · May 18, 2023

Kate Middleton's parents' party supplies firm sold after struggling during Covid pandemic

Party Pieces, launched by Carole and Michael Middleton from a converted barn near their West Berkshire home, has been bought by business owner and entrepreneur James Sinclair

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023

Durham singing festival returns this weekend for first time since Covid pandemic

Durham Big Sing is aimed at bringing people together to celebrate the joy of singing as a group

Chronicle Live · May 18, 2023

The pandemic widened gaps in reading. Can one teacher 'do something about that'?

The COVID-19 pandemic upended learning across the United States

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

8-year-old girl dies while in federal custody on the border

The child and her family were in custody at a border station in Harlingen before she was transported to a local hospital. The death comes less than a week after the expiration of Title 42, which had allowed authorities to quickly expel migrants from the U.S. during the pandemic.

The Texas Tribune · May 18, 2023

Government expands ‘attendance hubs’ programme to get more pupils into school

Schools could be advised to send text messages to parents where children do not attend class as part of the programme.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

The End Of Title 42 Puts Immigration In A Debate In Congress That Expired On Midnight On Thursday

Title 42 was part of the provision of the Public Health Service Act of 1944 to keep migrants in Mexico as a pandemic-era policy.

Zenger · May 17, 2023

Brian Graham in Partick Thistle siege mentality call ahead of play-off

The Jags striker admits he's still angry about the club's relegation to League One during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

Pivotal points in the COVID-19 pandemic – 5 essential reads

Experts have made it clear that the end of the COVID-19 national emergency, which was lifted on May 11, 2023, does not mean an end to the pandemic. But this shift signals a remarkable turning point in a pandemic that is well into its fourth year – something that few…

The Conversation · May 17, 2023

Weak pound, too much stock and inflation behind historic UK cycle distributor's collapse

Holding too much stock after pandemic induced spike in demand hit Moore Large, administrator reports

Cycling Weekly · May 17, 2023