Japan's COVID-19 Toll After Five Years: 70 Million Infections, 130,000 Deaths
Five years after Japan's first confirmed COVID-19 case, over 70 million infections and 130,000 deaths are recorded, with seasonal outbreaks continuing despite a decline in yearly fatalities.
Japan's COVID-19 Toll After Five Years: 70 Million Infections, 130,000 Deaths
Five years after Japan's first confirmed COVID-19 case, over 70 million infections and 130,000 deaths are recorded, with seasonal outbreaks continuing despite a decline in yearly fatalities.
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20% Bias Score
UK COVID Inquiry to Investigate Social Media's Role in Vaccine Misinformation
The UK COVID-19 Inquiry's Module 4 will investigate the impact of social media misinformation and disinformation on vaccine hesitancy, aiming to improve future vaccination campaigns and public health messaging, with potential recommendations for social media regulation.
UK COVID Inquiry to Investigate Social Media's Role in Vaccine Misinformation
The UK COVID-19 Inquiry's Module 4 will investigate the impact of social media misinformation and disinformation on vaccine hesitancy, aiming to improve future vaccination campaigns and public health messaging, with potential recommendations for social media regulation.
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40% Bias Score
Winter Illness Surge: Prevention and Treatment
This winter has seen a surge in common illnesses like flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and colds, likely due to increased indoor time and dry air; preventive measures include frequent handwashing, disinfecting, masking, and vaccination where available.
Winter Illness Surge: Prevention and Treatment
This winter has seen a surge in common illnesses like flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and colds, likely due to increased indoor time and dry air; preventive measures include frequent handwashing, disinfecting, masking, and vaccination where available.
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16% Bias Score
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
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28% Bias Score
French Court Clears Officials in COVID-19 Pandemic Management
France's Cour de justice de la République concluded a four-year investigation into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic by former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and former Health Ministers Agnès Buzyn and Olivier Véran, finding insufficient evidence of wrongdoing, likely leading to dismissal of al...
French Court Clears Officials in COVID-19 Pandemic Management
France's Cour de justice de la République concluded a four-year investigation into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic by former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and former Health Ministers Agnès Buzyn and Olivier Véran, finding insufficient evidence of wrongdoing, likely leading to dismissal of al...
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52% Bias Score
Vodafone Referred to Covid Corruption Commissioner Over Misuse of Pandemic Support
Following a legal claim alleging that Vodafone misused Covid-19 small business support, benefiting at the expense of its franchisees, MP John Hayes requested that the business secretary refer the telecoms group to the Covid corruption commissioner for investigation; the claim involves over 60 franch...
Vodafone Referred to Covid Corruption Commissioner Over Misuse of Pandemic Support
Following a legal claim alleging that Vodafone misused Covid-19 small business support, benefiting at the expense of its franchisees, MP John Hayes requested that the business secretary refer the telecoms group to the Covid corruption commissioner for investigation; the claim involves over 60 franch...
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48% Bias Score
Mone and Barrowman Under Investigation for Covid PPE Fraud
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband, Doug Barrowman, are under investigation for allegedly defrauding the UK government of over £200 million in PPE contracts during the Covid-19 pandemic; the National Crime Agency is investigating, and the government is suing PPE Medpro for £122 million.
Mone and Barrowman Under Investigation for Covid PPE Fraud
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband, Doug Barrowman, are under investigation for allegedly defrauding the UK government of over £200 million in PPE contracts during the Covid-19 pandemic; the National Crime Agency is investigating, and the government is suing PPE Medpro for £122 million.
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64% Bias Score
Australian Hamilton Star Adapts Role, Overcomes Pandemic Challenges
Jason Arrow, the lead in the Australian production of Hamilton, adapted his portrayal of Alexander Hamilton for Australian audiences, overcoming challenges posed by COVID-19 restrictions and a four-month closure, ultimately performing the role over 800 times before transitioning to a new role in Ope...
Australian Hamilton Star Adapts Role, Overcomes Pandemic Challenges
Jason Arrow, the lead in the Australian production of Hamilton, adapted his portrayal of Alexander Hamilton for Australian audiences, overcoming challenges posed by COVID-19 restrictions and a four-month closure, ultimately performing the role over 800 times before transitioning to a new role in Ope...
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24% Bias Score
China's COVID-19 Response: Five Years Later
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China faces a new viral surge with HMPV, prompting a less stringent response than the initial COVID-19 response which involved secrecy and a strict "zero-COVID" policy, hindering investigations and creating lasting impacts on public trust and ...
China's COVID-19 Response: Five Years Later
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China faces a new viral surge with HMPV, prompting a less stringent response than the initial COVID-19 response which involved secrecy and a strict "zero-COVID" policy, hindering investigations and creating lasting impacts on public trust and ...
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56% Bias Score
World Remains Unprepared for Next Pandemic Despite COVID-19 Lessons
Despite progress in vaccine technology and pandemic preparedness initiatives since COVID-19, experts warn that the world remains inadequately prepared for another pandemic due to persistent inequalities in access to resources and the ongoing challenge of misinformation; a new WHO pandemic preparedne...
World Remains Unprepared for Next Pandemic Despite COVID-19 Lessons
Despite progress in vaccine technology and pandemic preparedness initiatives since COVID-19, experts warn that the world remains inadequately prepared for another pandemic due to persistent inequalities in access to resources and the ongoing challenge of misinformation; a new WHO pandemic preparedne...
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20% Bias Score
China's HMPV Surge Mirrors COVID-19, Raising Public Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China is overwhelming hospitals and raising concerns about a potential epidemic, mirroring the seasonal spikes seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in an estimated 6.9 million deaths globally, according to the WHO, although studies sugges...
China's HMPV Surge Mirrors COVID-19, Raising Public Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China is overwhelming hospitals and raising concerns about a potential epidemic, mirroring the seasonal spikes seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in an estimated 6.9 million deaths globally, according to the WHO, although studies sugges...
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48% Bias Score
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
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44% Bias Score