Coronavirus Outbreak

Asia In 'zero-Covid' Hong Kong, this is what happens when you test positive

Hong Kong deems travelers from the United Kingdom as a high-risk for the Omicron variant, subject to its most stringent quarantine and testing...

Society US sets global record of 1 million Covid-19 cases in a single day

The United States recorded more than 1 million Covid-19 cases on Monday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, as the Omicron variant...

Asia Yuzhou: Second Chinese city forced into Covid lockdown

China has put a second city into total lockdown after just three asymptomatic Covid cases were discovered.

World ‘We can’t vaccinate the whole planet every 6 months’, says UK vaccine boss

An expert has warned that vaccinating the whole world every six months is not sustainable, and cautioned against endless booster shots.

Europe Covid-19: Omicron spreading at lightning speed - French PM

The Omicron variant is "spreading at lightning speed" in Europe and will likely become dominant in France by the start of next year, French Prime...

Sports ‘It’s not about the money’: NBA’s Irving insists vaccine choice is about freedom... but top pundit blasts ‘flat-out stupid’ stance

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has insisted he is "doing what's best" for him and will not retire after being exiled for not taking a Covid vaccine –...

Science & Environnement Former President Donald Trump reveals ‘obvious’ sign behind Wuhan Covid lab leak theory

It was once dismissed as a “conspiracy theory”. But ex-President Donald Trump has shared one of the signs Covid-19 may have come from a Wuhan lab.

Society EU moves to restrict travel from US over rising Covid cases

Council warns that American infection rate is well above the bloc’s safe maximum

Society Covid-19 Booster Shot to Be Offered to Americans Fully Vaccinated With Pfizer, Moderna

The third dose will be of the same vaccine from the two-dose regimen, according to people familiar with the plan.

Business Google may cut pay of staff who work from home

Google employees in the US who opt to work from home permanently may get a pay cut. Facebook

Middle East Israel to lift UK, S. Africa travel bans, turn others orange

The coronavirus cabinet late Sunday night updated the list of countries to which Israelis are not allowed to travel without special permission.

Europe French Constitutional Court rules health pass, mandatory vaccination of health workers constitutional amid nationwide protests

France’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the new law that makes the coronavirus ‘health pass’ mandatory for the general public, and vaccination...

Society Florida children’s hospitals see pediatric COVID cases soar amid delta variant surge

Although cases have spiked across all age groups in Florida, a Miami Herald analysis of weekly case data revealed that the sharpest increase over the...

World The International Travel Restrictions Make Little Sense

Few leaders seem concerned about what we might lose by being cut off from one another.

Society DeSantis Says Florida COVID Cases Will Decrease in Coming Weeks, 'We Are Not Shutting Down'

DeSantis did encourage people to get vaccinated, saying while it is not a perfect barrier against the disease the shots do provide a strong defense...

Society NYC to Require Covid-19 Vaccines for Many Indoor Activities

The new policy will be phased in the coming weeks and will be implemented Aug. 16. By the week of Sept. 13, the city will begin inspections and...

Cinema CAA Co-Chair: Disney “Shamelessly” Attacked Scarlett Johansson Over Lawsuit

Bryan Lourd defended the Hollywood star for her lawsuit claiming Disney sacrificed the movie’s box office potential in order to grow its streaming...

Europe France slams ‘discriminatory’ UK quarantine rules as travelers must undergo isolation despite waivers for EU and US arrivals

Paris has slammed the UK’s decision to maintain quarantine measures for travelers from France, arguing that it is “discriminatory,” as double-jabbed...

Europe French parliament approves bill forcing vaccination for medical workers & greater health pass use amid growing protests

The French parliament has approved a bill to further tighten requirements for mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations and health passes in response to the...

Sports U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Alternate Tests Positive For COVID-19 At Olympics

The positive test was the latest in growing line of daily reports of athletes and others testing positive at the pandemic-delayed Olympics.

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