Australian scientists have made an incredible discovery that could change the way we view Covid. The findings could explain one of the disease’s biggest mysteries — why some people suffer serious illness with the virus, or even death, while others…
Boris Johnson lands a deal to write memoir of his turbulent time as prime minister
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signed a deal to write a memoir of his tumultuous time in office, which began with a vow to “get Brexit done” and ended in scandal and resignation. Publisher HarperCollins said Monday that…
WHO recommends use of masks in public as COVID-19 resurges globally
As part of a continuous process of reviewing COVID-19 response, treatment, and management, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has said that nose masks continue to be a key tool against COVID-19 and continues to recommend the use of masks by…
Disney boss tells workers to return to office 4 days a week
Disney’s boss has told employees who are currently working from home to start going into the office for four days a week from the start of March. Chief executive Bob Iger said so-called “hybrid” workers will now be asked to…
AstraZeneca’s preventative COVID treatment likely not effective against XBB.1.5 — FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that AstraZeneca’s preventative monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 is likely ineffective against the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant due to its similarity to other mutations of the virus that are also not neutralized…
Britain to sign cancer treatments deal with Germany’s BioNTech
Research into new cancer treatments could be sped up by a government deal with a leading pharmaceutical company, British Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said. Barclay is due to sign a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s BioNTech on Friday, to…
Beijing crematoriums overwhelmed by China Covid wave
Workers at Beijing crematoriums said Friday they are overwhelmed as China faces a surge in Covid cases that authorities warn could hit its underdeveloped rural hinterland during upcoming public holidays. Covid-19 is spreading rapidly across China after three years of…
FG: COVID tests no longer required for travellers irrespective of vaccination status
The federal government says pre-arrival or post-arrival testing for COVID is no longer required for travellers, “irrespective of vaccination status”. The development was annonced in a letter by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), dated December 12, 2022, and addressed…
Relief, worry as major Chinese cities ease COVID-19 curbs
Further easing of COVID-19 testing requirements and quarantine rules in some Chinese cities was met with a mix of relief and worry on Friday, as hundreds of millions await an expected shift in national virus policies after widespread social unrest.…
Shanghai tightens security after anti-lockdown protests across China
Shanghai authorities on Monday put up barriers around a city centre area where hundreds of people protested over the weekend against heavy COVID-19 measures. However, this is one of several demonstrations that have flared across the country. From the streets…
