Long COVID-19: 400 Million Affected and $1 Trillion Economic Toll Globally
New research shows long COVID-19 has affected 400 million globally, costing $1 trillion each year, and highlights urgent policy and treatment needs.
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WHO Extends Pandemic Agreement Talks for Another Year to Boost Future Preparedness
WHO member states have extended pandemic agreement negotiations by another year, aiming to finalize a treaty that enhances global preparedness and response to future pandemics.
China Champions WHO Leadership in Global Pandemic Agreement Talks
China supports the WHO in leading pandemic agreement negotiations, emphasizing multilateralism and global solidarity to enhance international health governance.
Arctic Zombie Viruses: The Emerging Threat from Thawing Permafrost
Rising Arctic temperatures are thawing ancient permafrost, releasing dormant zombie viruses. Scientists warn of potential pandemics and have established a monitoring network to combat this emerging threat.
England to Build COVID-19 ‘Surge Hubs’ Amid Test Shortages as Cases Hit Records
England is setting up emergency ‘Nightingale’ hubs in hospitals as COVID-19 cases surge to over 10,000 for the first time since March. Meanwhile, test shortages hinder efforts amid rising infections across Europe.
UK Faces Pressure to Shorten COVID-19 Isolation to Five Days
Amid rising COVID-19 cases and NHS staff shortages, the UK faces calls to reduce isolation periods to five days following U.S. CDC guidelines.
Chile Launches Sinovac Vaccination for Young Children, Targeting 700,000 Doses
On December 6, Chile began administering China’s Sinovac vaccines to children aged three to five, aiming to vaccinate nearly 700,000 young residents.
Louisiana’s Struggle with COVID-19: Low Vaccination Rates Fuel Outbreak
Louisiana’s low COVID-19 vaccination rates have led to it becoming a hotspot in the current outbreak, straining hospitals and healthcare workers.
Vlogger Marissa Shares Quarantine Experience in Wuhan During COVID-19
An American vlogger shares her firsthand experience of quarantine in Wuhan during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and insights into the measures taken by the Chinese mainland.
Rising COVID-19 Cases Push Taiwan Region to Level-Three Alert
Taiwan region elevates to level-three COVID-19 alert amid a sixth consecutive day of rising cases, leading to school closures and take-away only restaurants.