COVID-19 Updates
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‘This is too sad’: virus stifles Eid celebrations for Asia’s Muslims
Muslims across Asia celebrated Eid ul-Fitr in a subdued mood for a second year on Thursday as the Covid-19 pandemic again forced mosque closures and family separations on the holiday…
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‘Hell on earth’: bereaved families on the battle for a Covid inquiry
The Bereaved Families for Justice group say the fight for a public inquiry has left a legacy of mistrust Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage For families…
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Funeral venues in England still capping mourners, grieving mother says
Parent of stabbing victim Tai O’Donnell finds London venues restricting numbers despite 17 May lockdown easing Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A grieving mother said she…
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Why we need an inspiring team talk to get us through the pandemic
In moments of crisis or triumph, it’s often the simplest message that means the most I am a sucker for an inspiring team talk. With the announcement of the British…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong expects sixth straight day without untraceable local infection as first claims made on vaccine indemnity fund
Hong Kong’s coronavirus situation showed signs of further easing on Thursday as the city was expecting to record its sixth straight day without an untraceable local infection, according to a…
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NHS to receive £160m to tackle backlog of care built up during Covid
Money will pay for mobile CT and MRI scanning trucks, extra evening and weekend surgery, and home-based ‘virtual wards’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Tens of…
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What we know about the B.1.617 coronavirus variant sweeping across South Asia
India has recorded the world’s sharpest spike in coronavirus infections this month, with political and financial capitals New Delhi and Mumbai running out of hospital beds, oxygen and medicines.Scientists are…
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US Target stores to stop selling Pokémon cards after rising value prompts threats to staff
The dramatic rise in the re-sale value of the cards prompted a fight in Wisconsin during which a man pulled a gun US retail giant Target will stop selling Pokémon…
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Coronavirus: Malaysia’s Mahathir says sorry for flouting rules; New Zealand mulls more travel bubbles
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has issued an apology for flouting Covid-19 rules when he attended an event at his parliamentary constituency in the northern island of Langkawi.A video…