The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

The impact of childhood and teenage anxiety disorders on later life – new research

Anxiety rates have been rising in recent years among children and young people, with the situation partially exacerbated by the pandemic.

The Conversation · Apr 25, 2023

Bank of England deputy governor: Pandemic support isn’t to blame for inflation

Broadbent pointed to supply chain disruption and the War in Ukraine as the factors that best explain the cost-of-living crisis

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023

The thing about Mark Drakeford nobody realises

Welsh Labour love to point out that they are the most successful democratic party of the last century. But this continuous auto-piloting into brushing away any legitimate criticism with indignation and patronising words is exactly the same entitlement and 'we have a right-to-rule' mentality that is levelled against the Tories…

Wales Online · Apr 25, 2023

North Korean defectors may face deportation by China as COVID border controls ease

China usually sends defectors back to North Korea, but Pyongyang wouldn't let them in during the pandemic. That may soon change, and has led to concern among human rights advocates.

WEKU · Apr 25, 2023

Covid inquiry demands Tory ministers hand over WhatsApp messages

Public inquiry chair says she wants ‘all relevant WhatsApp messages’ from pandemic

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Illinois traffic deaths dip slightly in 2022, but fatalities are still above pre-pandemic levels: ‘Not a cause to celebrate.’

After spiking during the pandemic, Illinois saw 1,280 traffic fatalities in 2022, a 4% drop from the 1,334 deaths in 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2023

US sends first deportation flight to Cuba since 2020

The United States on Monday sent its first deportation flight to Cuba since 2020, months after Cuba agreed for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic to accept flights carrying Cubans caught at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

Local food is not enough — we need a sustainable transition in the food system

Having highlighted the failures and fragility of a globalized food system, the COVID-19 pandemic created a sudden infatuation with local consumption, which was widely encouraged by the Québec government as a measure to mitigate the effects of the pandemic.

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2023

The pandemic deepened gender inequality in dual-career households

The switch to remote work because of the COVID-19 pandemic required dual-career couples to adapt to a new way of life. As work and domestic responsibilities blurred, couples attempted to balance work and family life at home.

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2023

Competition and Weak Chinese Recovery Weigh on JD.com

JD.com (JD ), one of China’s largest online retailers, is struggling this year after rallying to an 8-month high in January. The stock price has fallen nearly -47% from January’s peak on disappointment about China’s uneven recovery from the pandemic and increased competition from other Chinese online retailers. After more...

Barchart · Apr 24, 2023