Some of Australia’s most prominent researchers nominate the most surprising, important and inspiring scientific developments of the past 12 monthsWith all of the worrying news emerging from the fields of health and science this year, some of the incred…
Twenty photographs of the week
The aftermath of a volcano on La Palma, winter solstice, floods in Malaysia and unrest in DRC: the most striking images from around the world this week Continue reading…
Decision on stricter Covid rules for England may come on Monday
Ministers expected to assess latest data given to Sage and decide on possible return to step 2 restrictionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMinisters could meet as soon as Monday to determine whether new restrictions are need…
UK to ease immigration rules for care workers as shortage worsens
Loss of more than 40,000 staff over past six months prompts move to recruit overseas Thousands of additional care workers are to be recruited from abroad to fill chronic gaps in the workforce, the government has announced, after figures showed more tha…
Four ways to celebrate Christmas Day if you are forced to self-isolate
As a record 119,789 people in UK test positive for Covid, here is how to keep the Christmas spirit alive on your ownBetter days ahead: those self-isolating look on the bright sideHo, ho … oh no. This second Covid Christmas will not be a huge improvemen…
新型コロナウイルス感染症の「新しい治療薬」が、この闘いにおける“ゲームチェンジャー”になる
新型コロナウイルスのワクチンの3回目の接種が進められるなか、“ゲームチェンジャー”になりうる成果が次々に発表された。それは錠剤を飲むタイプの新型コロナウイルス感染症の治療薬だ。複雑な温度管理が不要で流通が容易な錠剤は簡単に投与できるだけでなく、ジェネリック医薬品メーカーを通じて低所得国にも低価格で供給されることが明らかになっている。
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China locks down 13 million people in Xi’an after detecting 127 Covid cases
Snap lockdown, which prompted panic in the city, comes little over a month before Beijing is set to host the Winter OlympicsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUp to 13 million people have been placed into lockdown in the city o…
Covid news live: Omicron carries lower hospitalisation risk, studies suggest; South Korea marks deadliest day of pandemic
Two British studies report Omicron patients were hospitalised less than those with Delta; South Korea reports a record 109 deaths from Covid in one day as pressure on medical services mountsChina locks down 13 million people in northern city of Xi’anRi…
Covid three times more frequent among young children in England, study finds
Research shows estimated 4.47% of five- to 11-year-old children infected in contrast with 1.41% of overall populationCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCovid infections among five- to 11-year-olds are three times more prevalent…
Johnson reluctantly took the call. Why did everyone expect answers from the PM? | John Crace
Steve Barclay didn’t want to crash and burn like Raab, so maybe he could be told the line to take todayBoris Johnson: (picking up phone) Who’s that?Steve Barclay: It’s me. Steve.A Farewell to Calm by John Crace (Guardian Faber, £9.99). To support the G…