The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

Nottingham pub with 'superb' food closes for good due to impossible trading conditions

The owners blamed the impact of the pandemic and rising costs.

Nottingham Post · May 9, 2023

COVID mission not accomplished, Joe

The national public health dashboard is blinking hazards ahead

Salon · May 8, 2023

The COVID public health emergency ends this week. Here's what's changing

Three years ago, the emergency declaration enabled certain tools for fighting the pandemic and protecting Americans. Now that it's expiring, here's what is changing — and what's not.

WEKU · May 8, 2023

Holiday review: Family fun and adventure in Jersey

Is a trip to the Channel Islands the perfect mix of staycation convenience and Continental excitement?

Wales Online · May 8, 2023

Gain-of-function research is more than just tweaking risky viruses – it's a routine and essential tool in all biology research

The term “gain of function” is often taken to refer to research with viruses that puts society at risk of an infectious disease outbreak for questionable gain. Some research on emerging viruses can result in variants that gain the ability to infect people but this does not necessarily mean the…

The Conversation · May 8, 2023

After opening borders, China presses Singapore for visa-free travel deal

China is hammering out details with Singapore on a bilateral visa-free travel arrangement, according to Beijing's embassy, a move that could boost arrivals in the city-state from what was its biggest pre-pandemic tourism market.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

'Risk it all': Migrant surge as US prepares for Title 42 end

A recent surge of migrants in the Brownsville, Texas, area of the U.S.-Mexico border is highlighting immigration challenges as the U.S. prepares for the end of a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

Uluru tourism climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, but visitors bypass Alice Springs

Following several years of underwhelming visitation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more guests are returning to the iconic rock and cultural heart of Australia.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

Why unis and vocational colleges are key to Australia's temporary migration challenge

The number of temporary migrants in Australia is booming after falls during the pandemic. Of this group, current and former international students are the largest component.

The Conversation · May 7, 2023

Short film honours 'fierceness' and 'fearlessness' of former ABC broadcaster, ovarian cancer funding advocate Jill Emberson

A new short film honours the "fierceness" and "fearlessness" of former ABC broadcaster, the late Jill Emberson, in her fight for more ovarian cancer research funding.

ABC News · May 7, 2023