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What we learned from Covid Inquiry report on social care -- The Explainer -- Social care was an 'afterthought' at start of pandemic, visiting restrictions did 'immense' harm, and Matt Hancock's claim of 'protective ring' was unfounded

Social care was an ‘afterthought’ at start of pandemic, visiting restrictions did ‘immense’ harm, and Matt Hancock’s claim of ‘protective ring’ was unfounded

The Week - US News - 4 hours ago

UK govt sacrificed elderly during Covid-19 – inquiry

The government’s desire to free up beds in hospitals have led to the virus spreading “like wildfire” among the eldery, a public inquiry has concluded

Russia Today - US News - 8 hours ago

Housing starts fall to one of their weakest paces since the pandemic

Housing starts decreased 5.2% to an annualized rate of 1.22 million, a four-month low, according to federal government data released Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Early flu season lands in Washington as COVID numbers also rise

Dr. Mary Fairchok was surprised when, almost a month ago, a young boy was admitted to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital with the flu. It was unusual to see a child so sick with influenza in early Septem

The Columbian - Health - 2 days ago

More PPP fraud by Chicago cops found; city's inspector general now says 44 cheated COVID relief programs

Inspector General David Glockner says his office found evidence that eight more officers illegally collected more than $191,000 through two federal programs meant to keep businesses afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Global trust in science lower than before Covid pandemic, report finds

The proportion of people expressing at least some trust in science has fallen 5 per cent since 2018

Independent UK - Science - 10 days ago

XFG Covid strain: Symptoms explained as cases rise in London

Numbers of Covid cases and hospitalisations have increased sharply in London in recent weeks

Evening Standard - Health - 13 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 - 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 - 5 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 - 7 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 - 10 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 - 11 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 1 year ago