COVID

COVID-19 is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which triggered a global pandemic. It is a major public health concern that has led to widespread illness, death, and significant social and economic disruption.

Why it’s in the news: It remains in the news due to ongoing legal cases related to fraud and false documentation, its integration into national health programs, and the continued development of medical treatments and vaccines.

Latest on COVID

• Xhaka handed suspended fine over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate
• Children orphaned by Covid-19 learn to rebuild their lives at HOPE School
• COVID-19 vaccination to be added to Singapore’s national immunisation schedules from Oct 12
• STAT+: Invivyd’s pursuit of a Covid vaccine alternative gets a lift, but an FDA hurdle may await
• Whistle-blower Jason Poon and wife charged over HK$6 million Covid-19 loan fraud
• CDC opens state ordering for COVID-19 vaccines after unexplained delay

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