Top news of the week: 10.05.2022.
Coronavirus
14.9 million excess deaths associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021
New estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that the full death toll associated directly or indirectly with the COVID-19 pandemic (described as “excess mortality”) between 1 ...
First-class delivery – LSHTM midwives share their experiences and challenges during COVID-19 and beyond
Midwives play a critical role in improving maternal and newborn health globally. On International Day of the Midwife, we celebrate the midwives in our community, raising awareness of the ...
Ukraine War, Inflation and Covid-19 Keep CFOs on Their Toes Over Forecasts
Finance executives are using AI and predictive analytics to make company guidance more reliable even in uncertain times.
Covid-19: True global death toll from pandemic is almost 15 million, says WHO
The global number of deaths caused by covid-19 has been severely under-reported, the World Health Organization has said. It estimates that 14.9 million direct and indirect deaths occurred ...
In Covid-19 Battle, Taiwan Finds Alternative to Chinese-Style Lockdowns
Taiwanese health authorities are gradually removing restrictions even as cases climb to record highs.
Does US really have world's highest Covid death toll?
A new report suggests other countries had more excess deaths than US during the pandemic.
Why covid vaccine studies are still needed
We still have much to learn from research on covid-19 vaccines, says Andrew Ustianowski With spring booster jabs being deployed across the UK for people aged 75 and over and those with ...
Covid infections down considerably in UK
One in 33 is infected with the virus in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics.