Pandemic

New Zealand’s recent decision to reject the latest amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations (IHR) made news largely due to the lack of a clear explanation from the government rather than what the rules actually say. Health Minister Simeon Brown and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters made…

— Despite reassuring vaccine effectiveness data, uptake has remained low April 6, 2026 • 3 min read Influenza vaccines were effective in preventing related hospitalizations and outpatient visits among U.S. kids in recent years, but vaccine uptake remained low. Vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization ranged from 28% during the 2021-2022 flu…

Post-COVID, the Indian government was among the nations to fast-track collaborative positions to address future crises. | Photo Credit: The Hindu When the 1995 film Outbreak, starring the inimitable Dustin Hoffman, was released to audiences worldwide, it seemed like surreal science fiction, pitched at the very edge of the realm of…

Many third-level institutions moved to remote or hybrid working models during Covid-19 - now some students are seeking compensation. Shutterstock zoom UNIVERSITY “I feel genuinely disappointed about my college experience. I missed out on things people talk about for years.” IT’S BEEN OVER six years since the first major Covid-19…

While flicking through the pages of a paperback on the bus the other day, I looked up and was struck to notice that almost every one of my fellow commuters was scrolling on their smartphones. I suddenly felt self-conscious… am I the odd one out, reading a book? Am I…

The race is on.Whatever your thoughts on Sony this generation, the company deserves some credit for navigating a laundry list of global issues.From the pandemic to semi-conductor shortages to tariffs to inflation to AI to the war in Iran, it seems nothing is coming easy for PlayStation lately.Read the full…

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) virus has continued to evolve, with new variants emerging as the pandemic persists. One of the latest variants to draw attention is a strain known as Cicada, which has resurfaced after first being detected in late 2024. 1. Symptoms 2. Why it is called Cicada…

In Brief: The U.S. hotel industry witnessed a significant performance boost in February 2026, indicating a positive trend in the post-pandemic recovery of the hospitality sector. Among the Top 25 Markets, San Francisco reported the highest increases in all three metrics. - Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    U.S. hotels reported…

Experts say the COVID-19 Inquiry leaves us none the wiser in addressing future pandemics and shows that UK healthcare would struggle with any form of airborne biological threat, whether of natural origin or malicious biological attack. Leading experts in science and healthcare are asking whether the Module 3 report leaves…

The Mpumalanga department of public works, roads and infrastructure is facing serious allegations of inflated Covid-19 spending after the DA claimed a R2-million tender was issued for the installation of just two Jojo tanks, urinals, and basins at a school in Carolina. The claim shines a light on emergency procurement…