Pandemic

Forced to quarantine at a ranger station during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of researchers in northern Argentina passed the time by monitoring wildlife around a lagoon on the Bermejo River. One day, something unexpected appeared in the water: a giant river otter, thought to be extinct in the country…

The Lagos State CARES Grant is an initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable residents, small businesses, and entrepreneurs who have been struggling with the economic challenges brought about by the pandemic. The grant is part of the COVID‑19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) programme designed to provide financial aid and…

HONG KONG, May 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Anytime Fitness (the “Company”), a globally renowned 24-hour fitness chain, has seen strong growth across the Asia-Pacific region in recent years. Benefiting from a significant rise in public health awareness in the post-pandemic era, it has continued to accelerate its market expansion.…

For many people, news of a virus outbreak on a cruise ship immediately brings back memories of COVID spreading when the Ruby Princess docked in Sydney in March 2020. Of the passengers and crew who disembarked, 575 had COVID. The virus then spread to the community. So it’s understandable people…

I took a few years off from competing in the Pokémon TCG. After 2020, the vibe was just… Different. It went from a niche community of passionate nerds to a pandemic-fueled hype fest. And just like with the FGC, I guess I’m a bit of a gatekeeper...Read More

A recent hantavirus outbreak aboard an expedition cruise ship has raised global concerns, echoing the widespread fear experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. In December of 2019, COVID-19 swept nations with fear, anxiety, and distrust. By March of 2020, schools and cities closed, communities isolated, and stores refused to open their…

Photo Credit: JW Marriott Reston Station Crescent Hotels & Resorts, founded in 2001 by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Thomas George, has evolved alongside the ever-changing hospitality industry over the years, but its core philosophy has remained consistent. With this stability, Crescent has successfully endured several extreme challenges, ranging…

commentary The Dutch cruise ship incident probably isn’t the next pandemic. That doesn’t mean we’re risk-free from outbreaks Published May 11, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) The first passengers from the MV Hondius depart for Tenerife Airport aboard a Spanish Military Emergency Unit bus, escorted by a member of Spainâs External Health…

Speech by Secretary for Health at Plenary Session: Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness through Global Collaboration of Asia Summit on Global Health (English only) (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      Following is the speech by the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, at the Plenary Session: Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness through Global Collaboration of…

In brief Passengers have started disembarking from a luxury cruise ship where a hantavirus outbreak killed three people. A group of Australians will be among the last to leave, as they wait for a government-supported charter flight to arrive. Health Minister Mark Butler says Australia's plan to isolate passengers from…