Pandemic

Government figures suggest the number of doctors and nurses rose last year but the Prime Minister said he wanted to go further in the coming year. A Downing Street spokesman said that Mr Johnson is set to call on those looking for a job or a career change to consider…

1609707236LGA statement on schools reopeningOn the issue of schools reopening next week, Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, which represents councils across England, said: “Councils know many parents and teachers across the country are anxious about schools and early years settings opening…

Was it Khaos Williams? Was it Jordan Leavitt? Was it Khamzat Chimaev? There were numerous fighters that made their UFC debuts during the pandemic plagued 2020 schedule. Many of them seized the moment, leaving us with incredible highlights to look back on what many consider a dark year. But who…

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The COVID-19 pandemic made the year 2020 a disaster. Millions of people contracted the deadly virus. Several Bollywood celebrities, too, tested positive for the virus in recent times. Now, actor Gautam Gulati who is well known for his stint in Bigg Boss 8 has tested positive for the virus and…

Outside of being an exciting fighter, UFC fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is also widely known for being a staunch Republican, a supporter of controversial U.S. President Donald Trump, and for refusing to wear a mask at the UFC Vegas 11 weigh-in. Cerrone sent a few ripples through the media,…

The coronavirus decimated the retail industry in 2020 — but also fueled dramatic advances in new technology. From Walmart’s self-driving delivery trucks to American Eagle's virtual stores, the retail industry has advanced several years in just nine months, experts say.“The acceleration of the customer toward digital capabilities has been unlike…

Profits and revenues were soaring at the 3Arena in Dublin before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the venue in March.  That is according to new figures which show that sell out shows by Drake, Elton John and Stevie Wonder last year helped the company behind the 3Arena to record a…

The World Health Organisation logo. PARIS: The global health body on Monday has warned that the next pandemic may be even more severe and urged the world to get its act together.In the last press briefing of the year, Dr Mike Ryan, head of the WHO Emergencies Program, said the coronavirus…

The passing year goes in history as the first time in fifteen years when IFMA World Championships was held with no bouts contested inside the boxing ring. Muay Thai event was scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE from May 24 to June 30. Due to pandemic it did…