Tag Archives: Coronavirus

Scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine cast doubt on effectiveness of booster shots after comparing serum samples from 135 patients infected with the BA2 strain of the Omicron variant. Source link

Stuck at home during repeated lockdowns as part of the country’s zero-Covid policy, Chinese households amassed trillions in savings last year. Some are pinning hopes of economic recovery on ‘revenge spending’, but those savings could be a sign of uncertainty rather than pent-up demand. Source link

Chinese health officials also record sharp decrease in Covid-19 patients at hospitals and fever clinics since illness wave crested in January. Source link

Merck & Co’s Covid-19 pill is giving rise to new mutations of the virus in some patients, according to a study that underscores the risk of trying to intentionally alter the pathogen’s genetic code. Source link

While Hong Kong did well during the pandemic, there are several unaddressed issues that must be resolved as the city gets back on its feet. Rather than restore the status quo, leaders must fix the city’s healthcare infrastructure and heavy reliance on outside demand. Source link

Residential estate evacuations drained resources from task force designated to monitor Covid-19 patients, Coroner’s court told. Source link

Before the Lunar New Year, 80,000 tonnes of coking coal was ordered from the Moranbah North mine in Queensland to be shipped to China in February and March – China has not imported Australian coal since 2020 amid conflict involving an investigation into the origins of coronavirus. Source link

The effects of climate change are pushing more people to leave Africa and the Middle East for the wealthier, more temperate climes of Europe. Governments must look to ease costs in key sectors such as housing, energy and heathcare to reduce the far-right’s appeal amid the influx of migrants. Source …

Nearly 80 per cent of survey respondents said they could not afford enough food for each of the three daily meals. Source link

Lingering symptoms of Covid currently affect 10 per cent of patients, researchers say. Source link