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Coronavirus

B.C.'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

After four years of mask mandates, gathering restrictions, vaccinations and hospitalizations, British Columbia’s provincial health officer has ended the province's public-health emergency for COVID-19.

CTV News - Health - 14 hours ago

COVID left us poorer, sicker and with a big financial headache, inquiry told

Businesses, unions, health experts and the education sector say Australia needs to prepare for future pandemics to avoid repeating mistakes that are still being felt in some parts of the nation.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 15 hours ago

Suburban Chicago lab lied to Medicare, billed millions of dollars for COVID-19 tests on dead people, federal probe finds

Abdul Wahed, a 26-year-old India native in the U.S. on a student visa, is accused of filing tens of thousands of fraudulent claims in 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 16 hours ago

Movies -- Harvey Weinstein in hospital with Covid-19 and pneumonia

Former film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been transferred from a New York City jail to a hospital to undergo treatment for a variety of health problems inclu...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Imax CEO Says Impact of Hollywood Strikes, Pandemic Is 'Firmly Behind Us'

Richard Gelfond pointed to rebounding box office and higher theater signings for his exhibition industry optimism after posting his company’s second-quarter earnings.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 day ago

Covid cases are rising: When to rest and when to test

21 states have very high levels of Covid, according to wastewater data.

NBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Quebec renews COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for fall amid uptick in cases -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Montreal

Quebec had 790 positive COVID-19 cases in the week of July 16, according to the latest data from the Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec.

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

COVID-19: German gov't suffers defeat in 'face mask scandal'

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, German Health Minister Jens Spahn offered to pay high prices for protective masks. He later tried to backtrack, but a court has now ruled the government will have to foot the bill.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 3 days ago

Summer surge: why Covid-19 isn't yet seasonal -- Covid-19 doesn't follow normal seasonal patterns, like other respiratory viruses – waves of infection can happen at any time of year.

Covid-19 doesn't follow normal seasonal patterns, like other respiratory viruses – waves of infection can happen at any time of year.

BBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

Commentary: Joe Biden has COVID-19. Here's what someone over 80 can expect

Luckily for 81-year-old United States President Joe Biden who just tested positive for COVID-19, it’s not 2020, says an epidemiologist from Deakin University.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 6 days ago

Joe Biden with COVID at age 81: What to know about the risk the virus poses to older adults

In light of Joe Biden's testing positive for COVID-19 this week, Dr. Norman B. Gaylis, a Florida physician and COVID expert, weighed in on the risks the virus poses to older people.

Fox News - Health - 6 days ago

India's hidden COVID deaths: Was the toll in 2020 eight times higher?

India had nearly 1.2m excess deaths in 2020, new data shows. The life expectancy of Muslims fell more than five years.

Aljazeera - Science - 7 days ago

Long COVID rates have declined, especially among the vaccinated, study finds

In large study, rates of long COVID fell from 10% to 3.5% for the vaccinated.

Ars Technica - Science - 8 days ago

Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19

After testing positive for COVID-19, President Biden appeared to struggle as he slowly descended the steps of Air Force One.

Inside Edition - Health - 8 days ago

Von der Leyen reelected as EU head +++ US President Biden contracts COVID-19 +++ S. Africa: $1 billion loan for Transnet

Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission President +++ US President Biden contracts COVID-19 +++ South Africa: $1 billion loan for Transnet by African Development Bank

Deutsche Welle - Health - 8 days ago

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, White House says

US president Biden's doctor says his symptoms remain mild, consisting of upper respiratory issues; White House says he will self-isolate while continuing to fully perform all of his duties

YNET News - World - 9 days ago

Biden cancels campaign events after positive COVID test

The move comes just after he said he would drop out of the presidential race if a medical condition emerged.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 9 days ago

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas; 'mild symptoms' reported

President Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a speaker at the UnidosUS annual conference broadcast on the White House’s YouTube channel.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 9 days ago

Biden says 'I feel good' following COVID diagnosis

President Biden cancelled his speech Wednesday evening after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Fox News - Health - 9 days ago

President Biden tests positive for COVID

President Biden canceled his speech Wednesday evening after he tested positive for COVID.

Fox News - Health - 9 days ago

General Court slams Commission for lack of transparency over COVID vaccines contracts

The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) finds that the European Commission was wrong to restrict access to COVID-19 vaccine purchase contracts to citizens, In a decision handed down on Wednesday (July 17).

Euractiv - Health - 9 days ago

Inside the legal drama embroiling a Pasadena startup that grossed billions selling COVID tests

A group of businessmen came together during the pandemic and made $5 billion in revenue selling COVID tests to the British government. Then the lawsuits started.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 10 days ago

New wave of COVID-19 cases in Israel leads to critical drug shortages

Doctors across the country say number of hospitalized cases suggest new wave of the pandemic while decrying insufficient supply of drugs for treating severe cases; Health Ministry says new procurements set to arrive soon

YNET News - Science - 12 days ago

Covid still kills 1,700 a week: WHO

Geneva: Covid 19 is still killing around 1,700 people a week around the world, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, as it urged at risk pop...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 15 days ago

FLiRT variants now most common global COVID-19 strains

The so-called FLiRT variants of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that cause COVID-19 have been the dominant forms of the virus circulating this year globally,...

Daily Sabah - Health - 17 days ago

UK summer Covid wave: is there anything to worry about?

There is evidence that infections are on the rise again but without routine widespread testing the true picture is difficult to see

Evening Standard - Health - 22 days ago

The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to accelerate development of a pandemic influenza vaccine.

AP News - Health - 24 days ago

COVID Is Surging Right Now. Here's What Alarms Doctors The Most.

Infectious disease experts share what's different about this latest wave and what to know about the new variants.

Huffington Post - Health - 25 days ago

Amid summer COVID surge warning from CDC, should you worry? Doctors weigh in

A summer COVID surge is underway in the U.S., warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — so should you be concerned? Two doctors share their input on risks and prevention.

Fox News - Health - 26 days ago

COVID-19 'FLiRT' Variant Cases Rise Across US This Summer

Social media is flooded with people posting their COVID-19 positive test results. The latest strain is called the flirt variant. It is highly contagious and is spreading rapidly.

Inside Edition - Health - 28 days ago

African and European leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities

French President Emmanuel Macron has joined African leaders to kick off a planned $1-billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

Positive test not needed for long COVID diagnosis, experts conclude

People with symptoms do not need to have tested positive for the coronavirus to be considered for a diagnosis of long COVID, a new report says.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

Los Angeles could end COVID vaccination rule for city employees

Los Angeles would join other local governments in rolling back the vaccine mandate, including San Diego, Long Beach and L.A. County.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

Despite its 'nothingburger' reputation, COVID-19 remains deadlier than the flu

This past winter, the mortality rate for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 was 35% higher than for patients hospitalized with the flu.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID

After the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization and leaders worldwide vowed to do better next time but are still struggling to finalize a global plan.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

India restarts Covid jab production as infections soar 30% in one day

Health officials conduct nationwide mock drills to test preparedness for Covid

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Covid test technology adapted to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

Aberdeen-based Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd is working with US biotech firm Innova Medical Group.

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

WHO chief admits key error it made at start of Covid outbreak

Soumya Swaminathan has expressed regret at the WHO’s early stance on airborne transmission

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Nevada's New Governor Vilified Lobbyist's Influence in COVID Lab Scandal, Then Asked Him to Help With Budget

Gov. Joe Lombardo once called his predecessor’s support of an error-prone COVID-19 testing lab the “biggest scandal in our history” but then brought in the lobbyist who pulled strings to get that lab licensed to help prepare his state budget.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Researchers find majority of long Covid patients are women

Researchers believe differences in immune responses could explain gender gap

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago