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Since respiratory viral infections are known to increase asthma risk in young children, researchers of a new study investigated if contracting the SARS-COV-2 virus could bring in a similar outcome, and determined no association exists between the two.

Five American friends gather to catch up in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play. It’s a portrait of midlife malaise, but also a subtle meditation on post-Covid life

Israel implements new COVID-19 measures to curb spread and protect public health, emphasizing adherence to guidelines.

The NSW government was ‘devastated’ when Secret Sounds cancelled the 2024 Splendour in the Grass festival, but says financial support for it is in the public interest

Study reveals long-term health problems post-COVID, with 21.2% affected, impacting physical and mental well-being globally.

US biotech executive sentenced to 7 years for COVID-19 testing fraud underscores the importance of ethical standards in healthcare.

Labour’s deputy is of course accountable for any irregularity in her tax affairs. Yet this looks like class-based shaming, says the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Nordic model encompasses a strong welfare state, protection of workers through collective bargaining, good pension schemes and low levels of poverty. This system has gone hand-in-hand with a progressive approach to issues like gender equality and maternity or paternity leave. But the social model has come under pressure from…

Moody's Analytics projects India's economy to grow 6.1% in 2024, lower than 7.7% in 2023, due to COVID impact.

The NSW Council for Civil Liberties says Dutton’s comments ‘dangerously conflate unrelated issues, leading to misinformation’

The award-winning American playwright on writing about Covid in his new work, being embraced by London and why the culture wars have got ‘Black Out’ nights all wrong