The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

FBI director says China laboratory leak was likely COVID source

FBI Director Christopher Wray accuses China of thwarting efforts to identify the origin of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2023

Auditor-general's report reveals staggering COVID burden on Queensland's health system

COVID-19 cost Queensland Health about $1.3 billion last financial year, including almost $200 million in expected write-offs for unused rapid antigen tests (RATs), a report by the state's auditor-general has found.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Mental health of young adults severely impacted by pandemic – study

Global survey by non-profit Sapien Labs also found family relationships were diminishing worldwide

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2023

Covid most likely originated from lab incident in Wuhan: FBI chief

WASHINGTON: According to FBI director Christopher Wray, it is highly likely that a leak from a laboratory in Wuhan, China caused the Covid-19 pandemic. Wray made the claim during an interview with Fox News.

The Times of India · Mar 1, 2023

Matt Hancock faces claims he ignored advice on care home testing in leaked WhatsApps

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock furiously disputed the suggestion that he ignored advice to test everyone entering care homes from Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty in April 2020

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023

5 highlights from DeSantis’ book, ‘The Courage to Be Free’

In “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival,” which was released publicly Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis depicts himself as a singular figure capable of combating unelected elites in academia, government and media who are hellbent on eroding the country’s foundational values.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

LA County to end COVID-19 emergency March 31

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County will end its COVID-19 emergency declaration at the end of March — the latest region to take that step amid stabilizing and improving pandemic conditions.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2023

Carnegie Hall returns to pre-pandemic full schedule in 23-24

Carnegie Hall will reach its pre-pandemic level of 170 concerts during a 2023-24 season that includes a focus on the fall of the Weimar Republic

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Hancock disputes ‘distorted’ leak over care home testing

Investigation by The Telegraph alleges the then-health secretary rejected advice on testing in care homes during the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

Two U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly support the lab leak theory — with low-to-moderate confidence. No evidence has been shared. Scientists have strong evidence of animal spillover at a market.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2023