The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

Rishi Sunak risks missing target to halve inflation, NIESR warns

Leading thinktank sounds alarm over cost of living crisis with poorest £4,000 worse off in 2023 than before Covid pandemic

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

The pandemic-era rule that lets you get telehealth prescriptions just got extended

Telehealth flourished during the pandemic thanks to relaxed rules that allowed prescribing without an in-person visit. Federal officials have decided to keep that in place for the time being.

WEKU · May 10, 2023

New York City has 26 Empire State Buildings worth of empty office space after pandemic

Cities across the country struggling with what to do about empty office space

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

'Hero' copper speaks out after losing 'dream job' over maths GCSE lie

PC Kye Smith was described as a 'Covid hero' for helping his community during the pandemic

Wales Online · May 10, 2023

Tepid Earnings Prospects Weigh on Chinese Tech Stocks

After China ended its strict Covid Zero program in late October 2022, Chinese technology stocks rallied sharply on the prospects of strong earnings as the country reopened from the pandemic. However, after peaking in early January, Chinese tech stocks have retreated as the Chinese economic recovery loses steam, and upcoming...

Barchart · May 10, 2023

ICMR conducts successful trial run of blood bag delivery under iDrone initiative

“The i-DRONE was first used during the COVID-19 pandemic by the ICMR for distributing vaccines to unreachable areas.”

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

3 Hot Summer Stock Buys

People are increasingly participating in some kind of outdoor activity as they snap out of the pandemic. Moreover, given the government efforts, investors could consider buying BRP (DOOO), MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MCFT), and Marine Products (MPX). Read on.

StockNews.com · May 10, 2023

Almost five million adults living at home with parents, latest figures show

The ONS said the figures for England and Wales suggested a continuing trend rather than being as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Shanghai track regains top FIA licence as F1 Chinese GP targets 2024 return

It is understood that the venue, which has hosted the Chinese F1 round since 2004, was unable to maintain its circuit certification due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Autosport · May 10, 2023

Doctor’s take: Turmeric may have benefits, but it’s not a cure for all

Turmeric, the golden spice of Indian households, has once again sent political allegations sputtering, this time in the run up to the Karnataka polls – with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Congress of making fun of him for promoting turmeric as an immunity booster during Covid-19 pandemic.  

Newslaundry · May 10, 2023