The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

Homes are less affordable than at any time since 2008

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the pandemic has coincided with a historic deterioration in housing affordability.

Fortune · Mar 28, 2023

Indonesia’s snack stalls pray for Ramadan bonanza after COVID

Small business owners are hoping to do a roaring trade in snacks known as takjil after several tough years due to COVID.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023

Cruise, port leaders at Seatrade conference in South Florida see fortunes rising post COVID-19

Passengers are returning to their favorite ships. And cruise line industry leaders are feeling better about their prospects after the COVID-19 pandemic nearly destroyed their businesses three years ago.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023

Bird flu FAQ: What is avian influenza? How is it transmitted to humans? What are the symptoms? Are there effective treatments and vaccines? Will H5N1 become the next viral pandemic?

Avian influenza (“bird flu”) is a highly contagious viral infection that affects wild and domestic birds worldwide. It has recently gained notoriety for its devastating impact on the commercial poultry sector and as an emerging human public health threat.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2023

WeTV joins forces with partnership and viewer communities,

Since the Covid-19 pandemic that has shifted the world, including the media industry, toward online activities and platforms, OTT platforms have been constantly on the rise.

Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023

A last-minute guide to filing your 2022 return: EV credits, shrinking refunds and the end of pandemic tax relief

With weeks to go before the April 18 deadline, the majority of the nation’s 168 million tax filers are once again scrambling to download software, organize receipts and call their accountants for last-minute help.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 27, 2023

Sales soften for Hilton Seafood as lockdown-led supermarket dependence dampened post-Covid

Turnover slips just below 2019 levels after pandemic peak with celebrated Grimsby smokehouse now closed

Birmingham Post · Mar 27, 2023

Music show: France's Fakear and US's Daddy Long Legs talk about music and identity

This week's show straddles the worlds of electronic music and bluesy rock'n'roll with our guests, France's Fakear and New York's blues-loving Daddy Long Legs, who are currently on tour. Fakear has just released the new album “Talisman” and Daddy Long legs is just out with “Street Sermons”. Fakear tells us…

France 24 · Mar 27, 2023

People with a history of poor mental health were more likely to face psychological and financial problems during the pandemic

More than a million people in England are waiting for mental health support due to soaring demand exacerbated by the pandemic. On top of this, an estimated eight million people with mental health concerns are not seeking NHS help.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2023

Extra food assistance cushioned the early pandemic's blow on kids' mental health

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2023