pandemic
US births continue to decline but ‘may be returning to pre-pandemic levels,’ preliminary CDC data suggests
World
March 1, 2022
US births continue to decline but ‘may be returning to pre-pandemic levels,’ preliminary CDC data suggests
(CNN) – The overall number of babies born in the United States continues to follow a downward trend but “may…
Studies offer further evidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in animals in Wuhan market
World
February 27, 2022
Studies offer further evidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in animals in Wuhan market
(CNN) – Two preprint studies posted Saturday offer further evidence that the coronavirus originated in animals and spread to humans…
Authorities in Egypt predict end of 4th wave of COVID-19 infections within a week
Egypt
February 26, 2022
Authorities in Egypt predict end of 4th wave of COVID-19 infections within a week
A senior health official in Egypt anticipates the end of the country’s fourth wave of coronavirus infections if the number…
The pandemic has taken a toll on children’s mental health. An expert weighs in
Life & Style
February 26, 2022
The pandemic has taken a toll on children’s mental health. An expert weighs in
(CNN) – The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact around the world, causing millions of deaths and leading to…
Parents separated from baby as Hong Kong clings to zero-Covid
World
February 26, 2022
Parents separated from baby as Hong Kong clings to zero-Covid
Hong Kong (CNN) – Fighting back tears, Laura and Nick struggle to comfort their sobbing 11-month-old daughter, Ava, through a…
Uganda’s proposed new law will see anti-vaxxers face fines or six months in jail
World
February 23, 2022
Uganda’s proposed new law will see anti-vaxxers face fines or six months in jail
(CNN) – Uganda has proposed steep penalties for anti-vaxxers in a new bill being studied by parliament, as the country…
As Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C
World
February 23, 2022
As Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C
(CNN) – After the Omicron coronavirus variant made a record number of US children sick in January, children’s hospitals across…
US virus cases, hospitalizations continue steady decline
World
February 21, 2022
US virus cases, hospitalizations continue steady decline
Average daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are continuing to fall in the US, an indicator that the omicron variant’s hold…
Boris Johnson set to scrap Britain’s COVID restrictions
World
February 21, 2022
Boris Johnson set to scrap Britain’s COVID restrictions
LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday set out plans to scrap coronavirus restrictions…
Majority of Japanese unhappy with progress of booster shots – survey
World
February 21, 2022
Majority of Japanese unhappy with progress of booster shots – survey
TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Most Japanese think the rollout of booster shots against COVID-19 is too slow and many…