Global coronavirus death toll passes 3 million – with the latest million fatalities coming in three months Reuters figures show the global death toll from Covid stands at 3,001,210 people It took more than a year for worldwide fatalities to surpass…
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Infectious Disease Expert Warns Of New COVID-19 Wave Infecting Younger People
Infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm warned Sunday of a coming “fourth wave” of coronavirus infections in the U.S. due in part to a more contagious variant that is spreading and affecting younger people. “I believe that, in some ways, we’re…
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Coronavirus UK news – Brand new vaccines 'needed within a year as covid mutations emerge' plus 3rd wave case surge fears
BRAND new coronavirus vaccines may be needed within a year as new mutations emerge, experts have warned. The current crop of UK-approved vaccines – AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna – may become less effective as the year goes on as the…
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When will hair and beauty salons reopen? Here’s everything you need to know
Written by Hanna Ibraheem The government is easing the rules around England’s third lockdown. Here, we outline the opening dates for hair and beauty salons. UPDATE: 26/03/2021 Hair and beauty salons may be allowed to open their doors from 12…
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Covid 19 coronavirus: NZ’s Tokyo Olympians must have vaccine or be kicked out of squad – former team doctor Dave Gerrard
Kiwi athletes must be vaccinated or be kicked out of the New Zealand Olympics team. That’s the view of sports medicine professor Dr Dave Gerrard, who was New Zealand team doctor at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games. The Government…
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Coronavirus latest news LIVE: Boris Johnson to ramp up vaccine production amid fears of fourth Covid wave in UK
BORIS Johnson is to ramp up vaccine production in the UK amid fears a fourth wave of Covid could hit. The PM has ordered a massive push in action to increase output to make the country less reliant on imported…
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Olympics: Overseas fans banned from Tokyo Olympics over Covid-19 concerns, say organisers
TOKYO (AFP, REUTERS) – Overseas fans will be barred from this year’s pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics because of ongoing coronavirus concerns, the organisers announced on Saturday (March 20). “In order to give clarity to ticket holders living overseas and to enable…
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Coronavirus latest news LIVE – UK protected from 3rd wave but EU at risk over covid vaccine shambles, ex MHRA chief says
THE UK is likely to be protected from a crippling third wave of coronavirus, according to the ex chief executive of the MHRA. But Sir Kent Woods laid into the EU's shambolic vaccine rollout, saying the bloc appearing to promote…
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Everything That’s Reopening Following COVID-Induced Closures
As coronavirus cases continue to decline across the U.S. and President Joe Biden vows that the nation is on track to have enough vaccine supply “for every adult in America by the end of May,” Hollywood is inching closer to…
Read More Daughter Takes Nursing Home Custodian Job So She Can Visit Her 87-Year-Old Dad: ‘Priceless'
https://www.youtube.com/embed/1L5ROyKdi44 With her father in a nursing home and coronavirus restrictions keeping them apart, Lisa Racine knew she'd have to get creative in order for them to spend precious quality time together. Luckily she had a solution: take a custodial…
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Rugby: France await decision on Scotland Six Nations clash after Covid-19 cases
PARIS (AFP, Reuters) – The French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Tuesday (Feb 23) there had been no further positive Covid-19 tests among its playing squad or backroom staff as they continue preparations for this weekend’s Six Nations game against…
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Coronavirus UK news updates – 'Irreversible' lockdown lift can only happen if cases fall ANOTHER 93%, NHS chief says
THE UK'S 'irreversible' lockdown easing can only take place if cases fall by another 93%, the chief executive of NHS Providers has said. Desperate to avoid plunging the UK back into yet another crippling lockdown, the PM this week insisted that…
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Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Are On The Rise Due To COVID-19. Here’s How To Help.
The violent hate crimes against Asian Americans you heard about last spring haven’t stopped. In fact, they may be worse than ever. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, Asian Americans have reported being targeted in 3,000 hate…
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Busting the coronavirus vaccine myths – from causing infertility to containing meat
VACCINES have offered a beacon of hope in the darkest days of the Covid pandemic. This time last year, as the crisis began to unfold, they felt like a distant dream. 🦠 Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest…
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