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Coronavirus

Public Health -- COVID cases are on the rise-here's what you need to know

The virus is currently most prevalent in California and the southern U.S., but experts expect it to go national in the coming weeks

Scientific American - Science - 12 hours ago

Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID certificate

Sept 21 : Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka will miss the international camp after admitting he acquired a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate, the Swiss Football Association (SFV) said on Monday.The decision was reached jointly by the player and SFV leadership after Xhaka issued a public statement acknowled

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 15 hours ago

Woke Was Never the Problem -- Pandemic-era politics have become a source of shame for Democrats — even as they continue to help the party.

Pandemic-era politics have become a source of shame for Democrats — even as they continue to help the party.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 days ago

US Officials Probing Whether COVID-19 Vaccines Killed Service Members: Army Doctor

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s senior military adviser is investigating reports of deaths following COVID-19 vaccination.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Reform MP criticises Jenrick's 'revolting' Covid food box programme

Mr Kruger - who has been tasked with overseeing Reform’s preparations for government - argued that food boxes ‘should have been organised locally’ rather than being introduced by the government

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Canada Child Benefit costs jumped sharply with post-COVID inflation, PBO says

Program’s payout totalled $29.2-billion in 2024-25, up 16 per cent from 2022-23, largely owing to inflation indexing

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

COVID-19 benefit repayment is hurting low-income Canadians, report says -- David Cummings -- News

Over six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the federal government is still trying to track down billions of dollars sent to Canadians who were later found to be ineligible for benefits. According to a new report, much of that burden still rests on low-income Canadians.

CBC News - Health - 5 days ago

Top U.S. doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 19 days ago

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention -- False claims that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cause cancer could, ironically, lead to worse cancer outcomes by undermining a promising tool.

False claims that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cause cancer could, ironically, lead to worse cancer outcomes by undermining a promising tool.

UPI - Opinion - 26 days ago

Sewer water could be best early warning system for next pandemic

Our sewer water could be the best early warning system against an outbreak, reports Chris Stokel-Walker

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

GOP vs. Fauci: Are COVID-19 politics hurting public health?

Six years after COVID-19 changed the world, Washington is relitigating old battles and demanding answers. Republicans accuse America's former top health official, Dr. Anthony Fauci, of misleading the public.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 month ago

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institutes of Health.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 months ago

Long COVID leaves thousands of L.A. County residents sick, broke and ignored

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown futures.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 6 months ago

Researchers identify immune trigger behind myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

A rapid, two-step immune reaction may underlie rare cases of heart inflammation seen after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, Stanford University researchers found, shedding light on a mechanism that’s fueled scientific debate and political controversy since the pandemic.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 9 months ago

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 10 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 1 year ago