Pandemic

Latest sub-variants of Covid-19 mutation are fuelling fresh waves of infections worldwide

Pandemic may have claimed three times as many lives as previously thought

Scientists want to explore whether the stress of Covid-19 has changed people’s cognitive function

British patient dies of virus that causes bleeding eyes and facial swelling

New study suggests so-called good bacteria can help boost immune response to the coronavirus

Report warns of ‘worrying new normal’ as anti-sleaze measures ‘neglected or rolled back’

How experts are dealing with the real-life threat posed by asteroids heading to Earth

Virus becoming endemic in population with high immunity, expert says

The number of child labourers increased by millions in 2021 

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Even if its effects are mild, an Omicron outbreak could trigger global disruption in the new year, experts predict

Rich nations dominate list of those best placed to handle a future health crisis

Creator of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine warns that future viruses could be more contagious and lethal

Group of 26 global experts tasked with reviving stalled inquiry

Preliminary findings indicate virus was spread between different species via ‘natural spillover’ events

Scientists are racing to develop universal jab to prevent recurrent coronavirus pandemics

Researchers predict that younger generation will face another disease outbreak on similar scale to Covid-19

Fast-food chain’s recent problems highlight weaknesses in how businesses forecast supply and demand

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Lockdowns trigger sharp drop in young members and adult volunteers

Preventative measures should include enhanced surveillance, reporting and intergovernmental cooperation

Don’t set a date for your end-of-Covid party just yet

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A maths expert explains how such a tiny quantity of Covid could cause such chaos

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Have you been paying attention to the year’s biggest events?

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Health secretary claims speedy approval of Pfizer jab is thanks to UK’s impending departure from EU

Charities mark World Aids Day by calling for wider testing to halt new transmissions of the virus

Critics voice privacy concerns as minister leading vaccination rollout says leisure venues may turn away customers who haven’t had jab

Italy and Spain have recorded highest daily death tolls since spring

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Government scientist predicts pandemic may be brought under control by spring