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Coronavirus

N.H. man sentenced for misusing COVID relief funds to buy golf course

Michael Kirouac was sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.

Boston Globe - Sports - 6 hours ago

UK business growth gains momentum as factory export orders hit post-Covid high

But job losses continued for the 17th month in a row, led by a sharp reduction among firms in the services sector.

Evening Standard - Business - 11 hours ago

Universal vaccine for cold, flu, COVID and allergies 'moves a step closer'

It is hoped that in the next few years, the vaccine could replace multiple jabs for winter respiratory infections.

Sky News - Technology - 21 hours ago

Mass grave remains reveal how people responded to first known pandemic

Ancient city’s burial capacity likely stretched to its limits

Independent UK - Science - 30 days ago

German health minister rejects US counterpart's COVID claims

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed that doctors in Germany who issued COVID-19 vaccine exemptions are facing legal action. Health Minister Nina Warken has hit back vehemently at the accusations.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 3 months ago

CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations

The CDC's changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 months ago

California's summer COVID wave shows signs of waning. What are the numbers in your community?

While some COVID indicators are rising in California, others are starting to fall — a hint that the summer wave may start to decline soon.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 months ago

California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines. A major battle is looming

California’s COVID surge is showing signs of peaking as the state pushes back against federal guidelines that some say have jeopardized access to vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 5 months ago