The prevalence of long COVID has declined since the start of the pandemic, a new study found, but each new infection carries a risk of developing enduring symptoms. Read More

Coronavirus levels in California's wastewater now exceed last summer's peak, an indication of the ready spread of the super-contagious new FLiRT strains. Read More

If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet? Read More

Experts believe a recent increase in the number of people presenting with the new KP.3 variant could plateau. Read More

Pandemic planning ‘failed its citizens’, first Covid inquiry report says. Read More

The UK Covid Inquiry says both the Westminster and Scottish governments “failed their citizens”. Read More

The president faces new questions about his candidacy from the top two Democrats in Congress - all while self-isolating. Read More

It has taken evidence from politicians, officials and experts in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. Read More

Austerity, Brexit and the quality of planning will be put under spotlight in the inquiry's first report. Read More