Sweden finds mpox variant first identified in DR Congo
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that a case of the viral infection mpox in Sweden is linked to an outbreak in Africa, the first sign of its spread outside …
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
AstraZeneca to withdraw COVID-19 vaccine globally
AstraZeneca says it has initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a “surplus of available updated vaccines” since the pandemic. The company also said it would proceed …
‘Hypervaccinated’ man had 217 COVID-19 jabs: study
Scientists have reported the case of a “hypervaccinated” man who has reportedly received 217 COVID-19 jabs. The man from Germany had dozens of vaccines “for private reasons” over a period …
COVID vaccines saved countless lives but in a handful of cases they’ve caused damage or even death
The AstraZeneca Covid vaccine rollout was a huge success story — the first such programme in the world. It was an effective vaccine, manufactured in partnership with scientists at Oxford …
UK PM defends government’s handling of pandemic
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the United Kingdom’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, telling an official inquiry he did not recognise testimony describing a dysfunctional government and saying his …
‘Minefields’: Christmas gatherings could spike COVID-19 cases across Australia
Aussies have been warned Covid-19 cases could spike during Christmas celebrations this year. Reported cases have surged to start December, with 6685 cases alerted to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance …
‘Minefields’: Christmas gatherings could spike COVID-19 cases across Australia
Aussies have been warned COVID-19 cases could spike during Christmas celebrations this year. Reported cases have surged to the start of December, with 6685 cases alerted to the National Notifiable …
Study finds ‘zombie cells’ produce at accelerated rate due to Covid-19
Naturally occurring “zombie or senescent cells” are being produced at an accelerated rate due to Covid-19, according to a recent study. Researchers at the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for …
Study finds ‘zombie cells’ produce at accelerated rate due to Covid-19
Naturally occurring “zombie or senescent cells” are being produced at an accelerated rate due to Covid-19, according to a recent study. Researchers at the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for …
Bethanie Subiaco: Western suburbs aged care home responds to COVID-19 outbreak
A western suburbs aged care home is responding to a COVID-19 outbreak as the virus’ eighth wave sweeps WA. COVID-19 cases among residents at Bethanie Subiaco spiked from just three …