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3 years ago
Sarah Palin Catches Covid For Second Time After Saying She'd Get Vaccine 'Over Her Dead Body'
The former governor of Alaska tested positive for coronavirus at 10.15am this morning, January 24.
Celebrity
3 years ago
Adele FaceTimes Fans Following Emotional Residency Announcement Backlash
Adele has FaceTimed fans to apologise after she announced her tour is having to be rescheduled.
Celebrity
3 years ago
Omicron: Why You May Not Have Caught It Despite Living With People Who Have Tested Positive
While Omicron spreads faster than the original COVID-19 virus, living with someone who tests positive doesn't guarantee you will too.
News
3 years ago
US State Calls In National Guard To Fill In As Substitute Teachers
New Mexico has called on National Guard members to help amid staff shortages due to the Omicron variant.
News
3 years ago
Jacinda Ardern Praised For Cancelling Wedding Amid Omicron Wave
The New Zealand prime minister introduced COVID-19 restrictions after an outbreak of Omicron.
News
3 years ago
Stealth Omicron: Experts Monitoring 426 Cases Found In UK
Experts are investigating 426 cases of a strain of the Omicron variant.
News
3 years ago
Wearable 'Fresh Air Clip' Can Detect When User Comes Into Contact With Covid
Fresh Air Clip devices are said to be able to detect low levels of airborne Covid-19 particles.
News
3 years ago
Anti-Vaxxer Attempts To Have Police Officer Arrested Over 'Genocide'
Anti-vaxxers accused officers of enabling 'mass genocide' at a UK vaccine centre.
News
3 years ago
Everything You Need To Know About The New Covid Restrictions Changing Today
Some Plan B restrictions are being phased out from today.
News
3 years ago
Novak Djokovic Owns 80% Stake In Biotech Company Working On Covid Cure
The tennis star has been confirmed as the controlling shareholder in the firm.
News
3 years ago
Anti-Vaxx Singer Dies After Deliberately Contracting Covid-19
Hana Horka had wanted to catch the virus so she wouldn't have to follow Czech restrictions for unvaccinated people.
News
3 years ago
Airline Sued As Woman Claims She Was Kicked Off Flight For Removing Mask To Drink Water
The woman claims she was kicked off the Southwest flight despite previously disclosing medical issues.
News
3 years ago
Boris Johnson Announces Return To Plan A Coronavirus Measures
Boris Johnson has announced a return to the ‘Plan A’ coronavirus measures after ‘Plan B’ was implemented in December. The news comes after a cabinet review of the latest coronavirus data, with a government spokesperson explaining decisions about changes to restrictions were ‘finely balanced’. Current rules under Plan B include compulsory face coverings for most <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/boris-johnson-announces-return-to-plan-a-coronavirus-measures/" title="Read more" >…</a>
News
3 years ago
Mexican News Reporter Screams At ‘Moron’ Anti-Vaxxers Live On-Air
A Mexican news anchor is mad as hell at anti-vaxxers, and he can’t take it anymore. Mexico has seen more than 4.39 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 301,000 deaths. Around 149 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered across the country, amounting to 56% of the population being fully vaccinated. However, echoing <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/viral/mexican-news-reporter-screams-at-moron-anti-vaxxers-live-on-air/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Viral
3 years ago
New Major Covid Rule Comes Into Force Today Amid Isolation Period Confusion
New government rules relating to self-isolating come into force today as some members of the public remain confused about how long the period must last. People who tested positive for coronavirus previously had to self-isolate for 10 days to help prevent the spread of the virus, before the government reduced the figure to seven days <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/new-major-covid-rule-comes-into-force-today-amid-isolation-period-confusion/" title="Read more" >…</a>
News
3 years ago
Major Covid Testing Travel Change Could Be Put In Place By The End Of January
The UK could see a major change in travel restrictions by the end of this month. Under current requirements people must take a lateral flow test two days after they return to the UK, with a positive result sending them into 10 days of isolation, which they can leave early if they have negative tests <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/major-covid-testing-travel-change-could-be-put-in-place-by-the-end-of-january/" title="Read more" >…</a>
News
3 years ago
Ostrich Cells Used To Make Masks That Glow When Covid Is Detected
Ostrich cells have been revealed as offering a possible new way forward in detecting coronavirus. Researchers at Kyoto Prefectural University in Western Japan have developed masks that reveal if the wearer is infected with Covid-19. Yasuhiro Tsukamoto, who led the team, hopes that that the masks could offer an easier alternative to lateral flow and PCR <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/animals/ostrich-cells-used-to-make-masks-that-glow-when-covid-is-detected/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Animals
3 years ago
Covid: Five Symptoms That Could Mean You Need Emergency Medical Help Listed By CDC
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has listed five coronavirus symptoms for which people should ‘seek emergency medical care immediately’. The vast majority of coronavirus cases do not require treatment in hospital, with main symptoms such as a high temperature, continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste usually <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/health/covid-five-symptoms-that-could-mean-you-need-emergency-medical-help-listed-by-cdc/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Health
3 years ago
Wearing A Facemask Makes You More Attractive, Study Finds
Those who wear facemasks are more attractive than those who don’t, according to a new study. Two years ago, facemasks were still fairly uncommon in most of the world, bar some specific settings; for example, an operating theatre. If you walked around the UK sporting a mask back then, you’d likely be branded a hypochondriac <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/science/wearing-a-facemask-makes-you-more-attractive-study-finds/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Science
3 years ago
Unvaccinated Dad Loses Right To See His Child
A father in Canada who hasn’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 has temporarily lost the right to see his child. Canada has seen a total of 2.66 million confirmed cases of coronavirus since the pandemic began, with more than 31,000 deaths. It’s believed more than 77% of the country’s adult population is fully vaccinated, with 72.5 <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/unvaccinated-dad-loses-right-to-see-his-child/" title="Read more" >…</a>
News
3 years ago
Sajid Javid Announces Self Isolation To Drop To Five Days From Next Week
The health secretary has announced the isolation period for fully vaccinated people is set to drop. Sajid Javid explained the move would mean isolation for fully vaccinated people in England will fall from seven days to five. Once a person has completed five full days in isolation, a negative lateral flow test on days five <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/sajid-javid-announces-self-isolation-to-drop-to-five-days-from-next-week/" title="Read more" >…</a>
News
3 years ago
Sajid Javid To Give Major Covid Update In Parliament Today
Health Secretary Sajid Javid is set to announce a big change to coronavirus regulations. Today, January 13, following recent changes to the positive lateral flow process, Javid will update ministers regarding the latest pandemic rules. The announcement will take place at the House of Commons and is set to address what other changes could be <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/sajid-javid-to-give-major-covid-update-in-parliament-today/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Health
3 years ago
China Accused Of Forcing Families To Live In Metal Boxes In ‘Quarantine Camps’
Footage shared on social media appears to provide an insight into so-called ‘quarantine camps’ in China where ‘millions’ are alleged to be in lockdown. Videos doing the rounds online depict a dystopian scene with dozens of white metal boxes lined up in rows while people dressed in white protective clothing gather outside. The cubicles appear <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/china-accused-of-forcing-families-to-live-in-metal-boxes-in-quarantine-camps/" title="Read more" >…</a>
News
3 years ago
Police Under Investigation For Using Covid-Tracking Data To Hunt Down Witness
German police have come under fire for using data from the country’s coronavirus tracing app to assist with a criminal investigation. The incident began when a man fell over in the south-western city of Mainz, Germany, on November 29, 2021. Despite being rushed to hospital, the victim died from his injuries a few days later. <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/police-under-investigation-for-using-covid-tracking-data-to-hunt-down-witness/" title="Read more" >…</a>
News

Coronavirus

Covid-19 news, features and updates. Articles on the latest developments following the pandemic, the impact of the virus on our lives, and how we can stay safe.

News

We've got the latest news, breaking stories and biggest headlines as they happen

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All the latest news on the biggest TV shows and films as well as the latest movie trailers, reviews and features from UNILAD

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All the latest technology news, gadget releases and trends from the biggest tech brands

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Whether it's crazy or just downright weird, we’ve got those strange but true news stories that make you stand back in amazement

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Sarah Palin Catches Covid For Second Time After Saying She'd Get Vaccine 'Over Her Dead Body'

The former governor of Alaska tested positive for coronavirus at 10.15am this morning, January 24.

Adele FaceTimes Fans Following Emotional Residency Announcement Backlash

Adele has FaceTimed fans to apologise after she announced her tour is having to be rescheduled.

Omicron: Why You May Not Have Caught It Despite Living With People Who Have Tested Positive

While Omicron spreads faster than the original COVID-19 virus, living with someone who tests positive doesn't guarantee you will too.

US State Calls In National Guard To Fill In As Substitute Teachers

New Mexico has called on National Guard members to help amid staff shortages due to the Omicron variant.

Jacinda Ardern Praised For Cancelling Wedding Amid Omicron Wave

The New Zealand prime minister introduced COVID-19 restrictions after an outbreak of Omicron.

Stealth Omicron: Experts Monitoring 426 Cases Found In UK

Experts are investigating 426 cases of a strain of the Omicron variant.

Wearable 'Fresh Air Clip' Can Detect When User Comes Into Contact With Covid

Fresh Air Clip devices are said to be able to detect low levels of airborne Covid-19 particles.

Anti-Vaxxer Attempts To Have Police Officer Arrested Over 'Genocide'

Anti-vaxxers accused officers of enabling 'mass genocide' at a UK vaccine centre.

Everything You Need To Know About The New Covid Restrictions Changing Today

Some Plan B restrictions are being phased out from today.

Novak Djokovic Owns 80% Stake In Biotech Company Working On Covid Cure

The tennis star has been confirmed as the controlling shareholder in the firm.

Anti-Vaxx Singer Dies After Deliberately Contracting Covid-19

Hana Horka had wanted to catch the virus so she wouldn't have to follow Czech restrictions for unvaccinated people.

Airline Sued As Woman Claims She Was Kicked Off Flight For Removing Mask To Drink Water

The woman claims she was kicked off the Southwest flight despite previously disclosing medical issues.

Boris Johnson Announces Return To Plan A Coronavirus Measures

Mexican News Reporter Screams At ‘Moron’ Anti-Vaxxers Live On-Air

New Major Covid Rule Comes Into Force Today Amid Isolation Period Confusion

Major Covid Testing Travel Change Could Be Put In Place By The End Of January

Ostrich Cells Used To Make Masks That Glow When Covid Is Detected

Covid: Five Symptoms That Could Mean You Need Emergency Medical Help Listed By CDC

Wearing A Facemask Makes You More Attractive, Study Finds

Unvaccinated Dad Loses Right To See His Child

Sajid Javid Announces Self Isolation To Drop To Five Days From Next Week

Sajid Javid To Give Major Covid Update In Parliament Today

China Accused Of Forcing Families To Live In Metal Boxes In ‘Quarantine Camps’

Police Under Investigation For Using Covid-Tracking Data To Hunt Down Witness

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Sarah Palin Catches Covid For Second Time After Saying She'd Get Vaccine 'Over Her Dead Body'

The former governor of Alaska tested positive for coronavirus at 10.15am this morning, January 24.

Adele FaceTimes Fans Following Emotional Residency Announcement Backlash

Adele has FaceTimed fans to apologise after she announced her tour is having to be rescheduled.

Omicron: Why You May Not Have Caught It Despite Living With People Who Have Tested Positive

While Omicron spreads faster than the original COVID-19 virus, living with someone who tests positive doesn't guarantee you will too.

US State Calls In National Guard To Fill In As Substitute Teachers

New Mexico has called on National Guard members to help amid staff shortages due to the Omicron variant.

Jacinda Ardern Praised For Cancelling Wedding Amid Omicron Wave

The New Zealand prime minister introduced COVID-19 restrictions after an outbreak of Omicron.

Stealth Omicron: Experts Monitoring 426 Cases Found In UK

Experts are investigating 426 cases of a strain of the Omicron variant.

Wearable 'Fresh Air Clip' Can Detect When User Comes Into Contact With Covid

Fresh Air Clip devices are said to be able to detect low levels of airborne Covid-19 particles.

Anti-Vaxxer Attempts To Have Police Officer Arrested Over 'Genocide'

Anti-vaxxers accused officers of enabling 'mass genocide' at a UK vaccine centre.

Everything You Need To Know About The New Covid Restrictions Changing Today