Scientists identify new bat coronavirus in China, risk remains low
Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with genetic similarities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the U.S....
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South Korea faces sharp rise in COVID-19 detected in wastewater
South Korea's latest COVID-19 data reveals a significant spike in virus levels within wastewater amid an ongoing summer outbreak, officials reported. According to the Korea...
JN.1 joins WHO’s list of Covid variants of interest amid low concerns for public health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently designated the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest," with current data indicating a low risk to...
World Bank’s revised outlook for East Asia reflects China’s economic hurdles
Amid concerns about China's economic stability and diminished global demand, the World Bank has revised its growth projections for developing East Asia and the Pacific....
WeWork’s stunning crash from $47 billion to bankruptcy’s doorstep
In a staggering turnaround, WeWork, once pegged at a valuation of $47 billion, saw its shares plummet to near zero. The company sounded the bankruptcy...
WHO raises alert on EG.5 Coronavirus variant in the US and UK
The World Health Organization (WHO) has turned its attention to several evolving coronavirus variants, notably the EG.5 variant now circulating in the U.S. and the...
WHO on alert as the UK’s rapid spread of the Eris Covid-19 variant continues
The United Kingdom is grappling with a swift rise in Covid-19 cases, driven by a new sub-variant named EG.5.1, or more commonly referred to as...
Global education targets hindered by $97 billion funding gap, UNESCO reports
A recent UNESCO report has revealed that a $97 billion funding shortfall is standing in the way of countries reaching their 2030 national education targets....
Chengdu locks down 21.2 million people in fight against COVID-19
As some of China's most populous and economically significant cities battle outbreaks, Chengdu, one of the country's largest cities, announced a lockdown of its 21.2...
COVID-19 cases in South Korea reach 4-month high of over 180,000
As a result of a new wave of infections caused by the Omicron variant, South Korea has registered 180,803 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, the...