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COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect the lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.
The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to the sense of smell or taste.
The fate of Zhang Zhan, a Chinese citizen journalist imprisoned for her coverage of the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, remains uncertain despite expectations of her release after serving a four-year sentence.
‘I stay hopeful and every day is a bonus’.
Disability campaigners and unions have criticised the plans.
Those pesky homeworkers…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages report heavily on the Nottingham city centre attacks – which left three people dead: Two 19-year-old…
Safe staffing levels in health and social care were undermined by multiple years of pay caps and pay freezes, which impeded recruitment and increased staff turnover, the report said.
Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages are at the eye of the Covid inquiry storm.
Police arrest 61 suspected Italian mafia in widespread raid Italian police have conducted a series of raids across seven regions, resulting in the arrest of…
It allegedly led to a backlash.
Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend “a few days” in hospital for treatment, the Vatican said in a statement on Wednesday.
Visits to UK’s top tourist attractions struggle to recover after Covid The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has warned that UK tourist sites are…
‘Sushi terror’ pranks in Japan lead to arrests “Sushi terror” pranks – a viral, unhygienic prank that is threatening sushi conveyor belt restaurants – have…
WhatsApp leaks: Hancock backed pressuring MP into voting for lockdown Leaked messages suggest that the former health secretary Matt Hancock supported the idea of using…
Matt Hancock scandal: the leaked texts throw Westminster into chaos and country feels betrayal The former health secretary Matt Hancock rejected scientific advice to test…
The agency cited ‘new intelligence’ that made it change its stance (Picture: Reuters) The Covid-19 virus most likely leaked from a laboratory in Wuhan, China,…
‘During lockdown, I probably worked the hardest I ever have in my life.’
And she did it in style.
China’s population falls for first time in 60 years China’s population has fallen, hitting a record low – 6.77 births per 1,000 people. The new…
Workers clash with police at COVID test kit factory in China Workers clashed with police at a Covid test kit factory in China, after a…
EU officials urging Chinese travellers test for Covid EU officials are “strongly” recommending that all member states insist on negative Covid tests from Chinese arrivals…
Medical chiefs have called for a return of face masks as Covid, flu and scarlet fever continue to ‘circulate at high levels’.
WHO chief ‘very concerned’ over COVID situation in China Can health care withstand a new COVID-19 variant? WHO fearful as China sees cases soar Global…
China signals ease in Covid policy after mass protests Dozens of districts in China appear to have shifted their stance on Covid as restrictions are…
Police clamp down on China Covid protests The weekend protests across China over the Covid restrictions appear to have settled down, as authorities begin clamping…