Category : Pandemics


Whitty's Christmas health warning for over-65s

England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty urges over-65s to take immediate action against infections like flu and Covid-19, which can spike heart attack and stroke risks. Get vaccinated now to ensure protection for Christmas gatherings.

How Volcanoes Led to the Black Death in Europe

New research uncovers how 14th-century volcanic eruptions caused famine, forcing Italian states to import grain—and the plague—from the Black Sea. Discover the climate link to history's deadliest pandemic.

Congo Ends Latest Ebola Outbreak After 45 Days

The Democratic Republic of Congo has officially declared its 16th Ebola outbreak over, following 43 deaths. Health officials credit a major vaccination campaign for containing the virus. Read the full report.

Deadly E. coli outbreak at Welsh festival

Public Health Wales declares an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli linked to The Big Tribute Festival. Health officials are urgently investigating the source.

Rats Learn to Hunt Bats in Complete Darkness

German scientists document common rats developing shocking predatory skills to ambush bats in caves, raising concerns about potential pandemic risks. Learn how this behaviour threatens ecosystems.

Right's Anti-Science Delusion on Covid Exposed

New analysis reveals how right-wing libertarians' anti-science stance hampered Britain's pandemic response, leading to thousands of preventable deaths. Read the full investigation.

Johnson took 4-day break as Covid crisis loomed

Leaked documents reveal Boris Johnson took a minibreak, walking his dog and hosting friends, as the UK entered the pandemic. The Covid Inquiry found delayed lockdown cost thousands of lives. Read the full report.

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