Scientists linked to the Wuhan Institute of Virology submitted plans to release coronaviruses into Chinese bat caves 18 months before the first Covid cases were reported, according to leaked documents.
Some of the country's few holiday homes for disabled people and carers are at risk of closure because of a shortage of staff caused by the vaccine mandate for care homes.
A drop in emergency referrals for cancer during lockdown – partly caused by the "stay at home, protect the NHS" message – is likely to result in an extra 10,000 deaths from the disease, according to a new study.
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
Only three of the U.K.'s top 27 universities have decided to return to full in-person teaching this term, with the other 24 having opted instead for a 'blended' approach including online learning.
There has been a more than 50% increase in the number of children going to A&E with serious mental health problems since the beginning of lockdowns and almost 30,000 are being prescribed antidepressants each month.
Qatar is pushing for unvaccinated footballers to be barred from next year's World Cup, which will be hosted in the country, with fans already having to prove they have had two jabs to attend matches.
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
The vaccine roll-out for healthy 12-15 year-olds is set to begin this week. Here's some advice for parents who are concerned about their children being vaccinated without their consent.
England's booster vaccine roll-out has been launched, with 1.5 million invitations being sent this week to the over-50s, the clinically vulnerable and healthcare workers to get their third dose.
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