The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

Schools lost track of ‘great many’ young people during pandemic, inquiry hears

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry is hearing evidence about the impact of the virus on education and early years learning.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

Australians to be better protected from 'scam pandemic'

Australians lose millions every day to scams, but new laws could shore up defences to new and novel fraud schemes.

AAP · Nov 6, 2024

Students felt ‘isolated from society’ during pandemic, inquiry told

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry is hearing evidence about the impact of the virus on education and early years learning.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

Bird flu detected in pigs – here’s why virologists are concerned

H5N1 influenza has now been detected in pigs. This was something virologists had been worrying about ever since this highly pathogenic strain of bird flu started its rapid global spread in 2020. But why were we worrying specifically about pigs? And does this case – detected on a farm in…

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024

In the US, political division can take a significant toll on people’s health. Australia should pay attention

Stark health disparities exist across the United States. Life expectancy is lower than in other wealthy countries – and declining. The richest American men live 15 years longer than their poorest counterparts. The richest American women live ten years longer.

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2024

Without a One Health plan, Canada is vulnerable to future pandemics

November 3 is World One Health Day. One Health brings all parts of society and governments together to tackle joint problems of human, animal, plant and ecosystem health.

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2024

Partygate scandal was ‘overblown’, says Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch said the Government should not have criminalised ‘everyday activities’ during the Covid pandemic.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2024

TGI Friday's Is Latest Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain To Go Bankrupt

The company that owns and operates 39 outlets in the U.S. blamed its misfortunes on the COVID-19 pandemic and 'our capital structure.'

International Business Times · Nov 3, 2024

Janey Godley, Scottish comedian famed for viral voiceover videos, dies aged 63

The comedian was a viral hit during the Covid-pandemic thanks to her impersonations of Nicola Sturgeon

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Jobs report gives a final lackluster snapshot prior to election − but overall, the economy under Biden has been a tale of 2 eras

The U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October 2024, less than most economists expected and providing voters with a downcast bit of data as they head to the polls.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2024