Some hospitals across the United States say their beds are full as cases of respiratory viruses continue to increase among children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infections due to respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, have spiked…
Beijing shuts Universal Resort, Wuhan locks down district in COVID curbs
The Universal Beijing Resort amusement park was on Wednesday closed for COVID-19 prevention measures. In order to curb the spread of COVID-19, the cities of Wuhan and Guangzhou locked down some districts, as cases crept higher in China in spite…
US student test results show toll of pandemic lockdowns on learning
US students have suffered historic learning setbacks with math and reading scores falling to their lowest levels since before the COVID-19 pandemic, national exam results released on Monday showed, the latest sign of the damage school closures wrought on children.…
If you had COVID, several of your organs could be aging 3-4 years faster: Study
After over two and a half years of COVID research, scientists are seeing the first data points that prove a dramatic change in human organs after a COVID infection. “You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost an accelerant…
BREAKING: COVID-19 contractors protest in Abuja
There is tension in Abuja as contractors that supplied COVID-19 medical equipment and items to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) are protesting partial payment of money owed them since 2019. They are blocking the entrance gate of the FCT…
Berlin Film Festival prepares full-blown on-site edition, shows solidarity with Ukraine, introduces news series award
After two editions which were altered due to the pandemic, the Berlin Film Festival is preparing for a full-blown in-person 2023 edition which they’ve titled “Let’s Get Together.” The 73rd Berlin International Film Festival will take place Feb. 16-26, with…
Hughie Fury still dealing with illness, withdraws from Michael Hunter bout
The contest between Hughie Fury and Michael Hunter is once again called off. The fight was scheduled to take place on October 29 in Birmingham. Fury is dealing with issues related to lingering complications connected to COVID-19 and was advised…
Oktoberfest returns to Germany after 2 years pandemic absence
Shaking off a two-year hiatus necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany’s Oktoberfest celebration officially returned Saturday when the mayor of Munich tapped the first keg of beer. Shortly before noon, Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter used three swings of the mallet…
Celebrating Dr Helen Oritsejafor, a global philanthropist, author and business mogul
A well-known philanthropist and a true heroine of the people, Mrs Helen Oritsejafor, popularly known as ‘Mama Helen’ is being celebrated for her extraordinary philanthropy towards the less privileged and children in the society. A great woman, who has been…
China maintains strict COVID-19 lockdown despite earthquake
Authorities in southwestern China’s Chengdu have maintained strict COVID-19 lockdown measures on the city of 21 million despite a major earthquake that killed at least 65 people in outlying areas. Footage circulating online Tuesday showed workers wearing top-to-bottom protective gear…