The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

‘Sowing seeds for next pandemic’: Trump order for US to exit WHO prompts alarm

Departure from UN agency in 12 months would leave Americans vulnerable, say public health experts

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025

What does Trump's exit from WHO mean for the US?

President Trump’s return to office marks the second US withdrawal from the WHO, raising concerns over global health implications and US responsibilities

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

Trump Signs Order To Pull US From WHO, Citing Funding Disparities

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a body he has repeatedly criticized over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025

Fatal helicopter crash investigation delayed because of pandemic, inquest told

A report into the 2018 incident in which Leicester City FC owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed was published nearly five years after the event.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Global Tourism Recovered To Pre-pandemic Levels In 2024: UN

Global tourism fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2024 with 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide due to "robust" demand from key markets, UN Tourism said Monday.

International Business Times · Jan 20, 2025

‘Volunteer spirit’ drove Covid vaccination campaign success, says Whitty

England’s chief medical officer was appearing before the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry on Monday.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change.

The Conversation · Jan 20, 2025

Biden was a remarkably consequential one-term president

His greatest successes came in domestic policy. Inheriting a post-pandemic economy, Biden orchestrated the best recovery in the industrial world

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2025

Wuhan Keen To Shake Off Pandemic Label Five Years On

Built in just days as Covid-19 cases spiked in Wuhan in early 2020, the Huoshenshan Hospital was once celebrated as a symbol of the Chinese city's fight against the virus that first emerged there.

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2025

'Generational Problem': Youth Still Struggling In Pandemic's Shadow

Like many other young people, Amelie feels that the Covid-19 pandemic -- and its procession of lockdowns and restrictions -- marked a "turning point" for her mental health.

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2025