Recent news about COVID-19 has highlighted various developments, such as the withdrawal of a vaccine by a pharmaceutical giant due to a surplus, the death of a child from influenza A, and the rise in reported measles cases despite increased vaccinations. Additionally, there have been discussions on the impact of heat waves on school closures, the lack of an official pandemic prison death toll, and the economic consequences of terminology related to the pandemic.
COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. It quickly spread globally, leading to a pandemic. The disease has resulted in numerous deaths and overwhelmed healthcare systems worldwide. Efforts to combat the virus have included vaccination campaigns, public health measures, and scientific research collaborations. The virus has had a significant impact on various aspects of society, including education, healthcare, and the economy. Ongoing challenges include vaccine distribution, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and managing the long-term effects of the pandemic.
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We need to be smarter about how we talk about mental illness.
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Professor David Hui says prolonged mask mandate during Covid-19 to blame for longer flu season.
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It's a major turnaround for a drug company that warned last year about its ability to stay in business.
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Thousands of Americans believe they experienced rare but serious side effects. But confirming a link is a difficult task.
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Scientist defends collaboration with Wuhan lab as yielding ‘direct public health benefits’ for the US, with virus work saving ‘countless lives’.
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Unvaccinated four-year-old girl infected with influenza A died at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan.
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Exclusive: Vaccinations rise amid national campaign, but reported measles cases have increased by 40% since March
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Exclusive: Andrea Waddington, who went three months without NHS psychiatric appointment, died after inquiry cut-off date
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Many countries experiencing heat waves are torn between closing schools or leaving them open, both of which negatively affect children's learning.
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There's still no official pandemic prison death toll.
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While the discussion may seem trivial, terminology carries important economic and public health consequences.
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Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.
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Dozens of infants have died from the highly contagious yet preventable respiratory tract infection in the Philippines already this year – and the outbreak is only expected to spread.
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Exclusive: Multi-dose vials could push up charge per patient, while experts warn high cost could widen inequalities
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The 100-day challenge, to contain a virus while a vaccine is readied for the public, looks ever more remote, says Guardian columnist Devi Sridhar
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Number of severely absent children was 150% higher last year than pre-Covid, with one in 50 children missing at least half of lessons
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The mystery of so-called Havana Syndrome, which struck down dozens of US diplomats, deepened as new research found no tangible evidence of brain injury in those affected.
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Families say Vaughan Gething’s ‘arrogance is astonishing’ after he reveals loss of WhatsApp messages
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The pandemic era came crashing into existence 4 years ago today.
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A health system "at breaking point" is causing delays in diagnosis and treatment, says ombudsman.