European states chronically underfunded health systems & failed to invest in staff, allowing Covid to thrive – key WHO report
Sustained underfunding in health systems across Europe, and a failure to invest in medical staff…More
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‘Big Brother is watching you’? France to use ‘smart’ cameras to check how many transport passengers are wearing masks
The French government has been accused of dystopian designs after authorizing the use of surveillance…More
Moderna becomes first to start trialing Covid-19 jab on kids aged 6 months to 11 years
US pharmaceutical firm Moderna has commenced trials of its Covid-19 vaccine on kids ranging from…More
No more anal probes? Non-invasive skin swabs are enough to quickly detect Covid-19, new study finds
In a breakthrough that will be welcomed across the globe, University of Surrey researchers claim…More
Three UNKNOWN microbes found on International Space Station may help grow plants on MARS
NASA has announced the discovery and isolation of four strains of bacteria at different locations…More
Seoul orders all foreign workers to undergo Covid-19 testing after similar move in most populous province sparked racism concerns
South Korea’s capital has launched a two-week coronavirus testing campaign targeting foreign workers and their…More
Deadly pollution exceeded WHO recommendations in 2020 despite Covid shutdowns – report
The 2020 World Air Quality Report has found that, despite Covid shutdowns briefly improving air…More
New Covid-19 variant found in Brittany may not show up in regular tests, France warns
France’s health ministry has warned that a new variant of Covid-19 found in the country’s…More
Dead Sea Scrolls 2.0: Israeli experts announce ‘magnificent and rare’ discovery in desert caves south of Jerusalem
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a new series of ancient fragments…More
Low bar for ‘triumph of democracy’? Australian PM under fire after bragging women protesters weren’t shot
Australia’s PM has come under a storm of criticism after he praised the country’s “vibrant…More