The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

Furniture chain At Home files for bankruptcy and announces plans to close stores

The furniture store listed several factors, including the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and President Donald Trump’s tariffs, for its filing for bankruptcy

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

In Vaccine Nation, Raina MacIntyre reflects on science, misinformation and the threat to 200 years of progress

Raina MacIntyre is one of Australia’s most respected epidemiologists. She was a familiar face and calm voice during the COVID-19 pandemic. So when I was asked to review her new book Vaccine Nation I was delighted to accept.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2025

US experts fear all vaccines at risk as Trump officials target mRNA jabs

Administration’s actions signal move away from technology as health agencies see vaccine-related shakeups

The Guardian - US · Jun 14, 2025

Alcohol is killing more Americans today than 20 years ago

The increase was particularly pronounced during the Covid pandemic

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

39 Times People Couldn’t Believe Their Luck In Thrift Stores

Shopping secondhand now means either going online or taking the utmost precautions because of the pandemic. With your hazmat suit on, you’re like an astronaut going on an adventure into Wonderland.

Bored Panda · Jun 12, 2025

How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends

When the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority launched the 49 bus route in Philadelphia in early 2019, those who most benefited were older adults and people who already ride the bus – and not commuters who were persuaded to ditch their cars for public transportation, according to our new research.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

Poland's PM Donald Tusk survives parliamentary confidence vote

Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions.

Euronews · Jun 11, 2025

Ali Larter moved her family to Idaho during pandemic

Actress Ali Larter has revealed she moved her family from Los Angeles to a small town in Idaho during the COVID-19 pandemic and never went back.

BANG Premier · Jun 11, 2025

Poland's PM Donald Tusk defends his government ahead of confidence vote

Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions.

Euronews · Jun 11, 2025

Baroness Michelle Mone-linked firm battles government in High Court over £122m pandemic PPE gowns deal

Baroness Michelle Mone is accused of being “active throughout” the PPE MedPro surgical gowns deal

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025