What is Kraken? All we know about renamed Covid variant XBB 1.5
XBB 1.5 is a descendant of the Omicron variant
Health
Chilling satellite pics show bodies in crematorium car parks in China as Covid death toll set to ‘hit 25,000 a day’
TWO minute funerals, overnight queues for cremation slots and incinerators blasting 24-hours a day – death is a booming industry in China right now.
Despite the state’s desperate claims that Covid is under control, satellite images expo…
UK genome project a ‘step change’ in tackling respiratory viruses
Saner Institute initiative could lead to single test allowing more effective vaccines and treatmentsAt the peak of the Covid pandemic, UK labs were sequencing thousands of Sars-CoV-2 genomes a day to keep track of circulating variants, and identify any…
Refugees medically evacuated from Nauru spend weeks in Brisbane hotel awaiting treatment
Syed* and Rodan* say they don’t understand why they have been isolated since arriving last monthGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTwo refugees who were medically evacuated from Australian offshore detention on Nau…
Masks recommended on long flights amid new COVID variant spread: WHO
Passengers should be advised to wear masks in high-risk settings such as long-haul flights, said the WHO’s senior emergency officer for Europe.
Five million children worldwide die before fifth birthday, says UN
Almost half of deaths occur in babies’ first month and most could be prevented with better healthcare according to campaignersFive million children worldwide died before their fifth birthday in 2021, with almost half (47%) dying during their first mont…
WHO Europe: no immediate COVID-19 threat from China
The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office says the agency sees “no immediate threat” for the European region from a COVID-19 outbreak in China, but more information is needed.
Distressing moment CTV reporter Jessica Robb slurs words and almost collapses live on air during ‘medical emergency’
THIS is the shocking moment a TV news reporter appeared to slur and almost collapse live on air.
Viewers of Canadian Television Network flooded the station with worried notes about the reporter, who seemed to suffer a medical emergency while doing a…
Labour asks Sunak to say how much money he ‘wasted’ by taking private jet from London to Leeds – live
Opposition challenges prime minister over use of private plane for health visitThe National Education Union, which is currently balloting its members on strike action in England and Wales, has not ruled out teachers going on strike over the exam period…
Ministers to unveil anti-strike laws as disputes continue to paralyse UK
Business department says bill will enforce ‘basic’ level of service from different sectors during stoppagesUK politics live – latest news updatesMinisters are to unveil controversial new legislation designed to curb the effectiveness of strike action a…