COVID-19 News & Perspective

A close friend of the late Dr Uchenna Okoye, who is known for appearing on This Morning, has said that the Dr had no "apparent health issues" before she collapsed and died last week.The 53 year old passed away on Friday September 15, and her family and friends are now waiting on a coroner's report to tell them what happened to her. In the week leading up to her death, Uchenna had been enjoying a busy week, her personal assistant Mars Webb confirmed. She had been at the theatre to watch the West End musical Moulin Rouge, and meeting with clients to promote her new Mysmile dental product.

The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) has detected the COVID-19 subvariant BA.2.86 in Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in wastewater samples taken earlier this month.

Brian Austin Green is getting candid about his co-parenting relationship with Vanessa Marcil.

If you've been waiting to get an updated COVID-19 shot, your wait could soon be over. The FDA cleared the way Monday for two new shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, for children as young as six months. A CDC panel is meeting Tuesday to weigh in on the vaccines. (Credit: FOX 5 Atlanta)

A moving tribute has been paid to an NHS boss ‘dedicated to improving the lives of people in Salford’ by the city’s ceremonial mayor. Coun Gina Reynolds was speaking in the wake of the passing of Steve Dixon, who until April this year was the chief delivery officer for the new Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.

Sherri Shepherd is postponing her show.

Chita Rivera, the much-awaited panel discussion for her memoir at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has regrettably been canceled. The cause of this disappointing setback? A positive COVID-19 test result for the 90-year-old Broadway icon compelled the event to be postponed until further notice.The news broke with a sigh of disappointment among fans eagerly looking forward to hearing Chita Rivera discuss her remarkable life journey chronicled in her memoir, aptly titled “Chita: A Memoir.” The library promptly conveyed the news to the public through a statement on the website, apologizing to those who had eagerly signed up for the event.“We will follow up with all those who have signed up for the event if we have any updates in the future.

Liam Payne is no longer hospitalized, according to his girlfriend Kate Cassidy.

Sufjan Stevens is opening up about his health.

A young woman lost her job and was forced to drop out of university after suffering from long Covid.

Liam Payne is reportedly back at home in the UK after being rushed to hospital with agonising pain on a trip to Italy with his girlfriend.The One Direction star, 30, was was underdoing urgent tests just weeks after being forced to cancel his South American tour because of a "serious kidney infection". Offering an update on his condition on TikTok, American influencer Kate Cassidy said, " "He is doing so much better.

A top doctor has revealed three Covid symptoms that must be looked out for as cases continue to increase across the world.

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has shared an update on his health after recently being admitted to hospital with a pneumonia infection.The singer’s wife, Ariana, confirmed on social media last week that Whibley had been hospitalised on the day the couple were supposed to be in Chicago celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary.She explained that her husband would be kept in hospital for several days due to the risk of heart failure.Ariana subsequently told her followers that Whibley had been discharged following successful treatment, adding that he would be “under the care of his mother who is a registered nurse and myself”.She continued: “The pressure and strain on his heart and lungs has improved and he is able to breathe without as much pain.”Today (September 19) Whibley posted a message on Sum 41’s social media pages in which he thanked fans of the band for showing him “so much love and support”.“Although I’m not out of the woods yet and have been told to be prepared for a bit of roller coaster sickness over the next couple of weeks, I’m staying positive and doing my best to get through all of this,” he went on.I wanted to take a min to say thank you to everyone for so much love and support. Although I’m not out of the woods yet and have been told to be prepared for a bit of roller coaster sickness over the next couple of weeks, I’m staying positive and doing my best to get through all… pic.twitter.com/YJO89dYY5Z— Sum 41 (@Sum41) September 19, 2023“I’m still bed ridden, having a hard time breathing, tight chest pains and some pretty wild fever dreams, that I guess are keeping this whole thing somewhat entertaining.

Janey Godley has updated her fans as she finally got the results of her latest cancer scan.

Kate Garraway has shared her heartbreaking fear when it comes to her husband Derek Draper and his continued health challenges. The Good Morning Britain presenter has recently opened up about a change in his condition, saying he'd developed a "weird choking" condition that's baffling doctors.

Janey Godley has revealed that she has sorted out her will and has started having a clear out at home so that 'when she dies her family won’t have to go through so much stuff'.

Silverchair‘s Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou have opened up about the battles with drug addiction and mental health that existed within their band.In 2011, the Australian rock band split up and went into what they described as an “indefinite hibernation”, having formed in 1992.Speaking in a new interview with ABC Australiain which they reflected on their career, Joannou remembered that around fourth album ‘Diorama’, former frontman, guitarist and songwriter Daniel Johns – with whom they’ve had little contact with since the band broke up – began to take creative control.“Ben probably struggled with it the most,” Joannou said. “He might have felt that his friend didn’t trust his musical judgement anymore.

A Paisley businessman is taking on the challenge of a lifetime as he seeks to raise vital cash for a suicide prevention charity.

Reality TV star Kate Ferdinand has opened up about her newborn daughter Shea's terrifying health scare, after she was born with congenital pneumonia. The 32 year old and her retired footballer husband Rio Ferdinand, 44, previously announced that they had welcomed a daughter on 10 July. Now the mum-of-two, and step mum to Rio's three children, 16-year-old Lorenz, 14-year-old Tate and Tia, 11, has shared a postpartum update in her first social media post since July.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has admitted that mistakes were made in relation to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at Christmas 2020.

Jonnie Irwin has shared his frustration over cancer waiting times as he snapped a photo of himself wearing an oxygen mask.

The Health and Safety Executive are 'making enquiries' into a tragic incident in which a man died following reports of a wall collapsing at a house in south Manchester.

Janey Godley has been flooded with support from her online followers on social media after she gave another update on her health amid her battle with terminal cancer on Sunday admitting there is a "scary" wait ahead of her.

The chief of the World Health Organization urged Beijing to offer more information on the origins of Covid-19 and is ready to send a second team to probe the matter, the Financial Times reported today.

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve become accustomed to new variants of the virus emerging as it mutates and spreads. But last month, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that the BA.2.86 – since been named Pirola – has made its way to the UK and NHS officials have labelled it the “most concerning variant” since Omicron. It appears, say scientists, to carry a high number of 'mutations' in its spike protein so they're watching it carefully to see if it manages to evade the immune system.

As our readers have probably already heard by now, an era is coming to a shocking end as Hugh Jackman and Debora-Lee Furness have announced they’re divorcing after nearly 30 years of marriage.

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Adam Thomas has candidly opened up about being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing stint. The ex-Emmerdale actor, 35, is set to take to the dance floor on this year's series of the BBC One show alongside the likes of Bobby Brazier, Angela Scanlon, Ellie Leach and Les Dennis. Dad-of-two Adam's hectic schedule with dance training and filming the new series of Waterloo Road has proven difficult to manage, along with his rheumatoid arthritis, which he was diagnosed with earlier this year.

If you're a long-running EastEnders fan you'll remember the friendly face of cab driver Charlie Slater who arrived in Walford with his four daughters and mother-in-law Mo Harris back in 2000.The doting father of four to Lynne, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe Slater was played by Derek Martin who became an iconic and well-loved character on the BBC soap for an impressive 15 years. During his time on EastEnders, he was found in the midst of some vast storylines often relating to his daughters, including Kat's heartbreaking abuse from his brother Harry to being charged with GBH after defending Little Mo.

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is her complete and total honesty. That can take hilarious form when she's , but she's also not afraid to offer up real talk about the serious stuff like or her own postpartum depression.In a Teigen first opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression after her daughter, Luna, was born, and now she's partnering with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) on a social initiative called #MyWishForMoms that is focused on maternal mental health.

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recommends use of the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines newly approved and authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to protect against the most common forms of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i. The new vaccines address the XBB-lineages of the Omicron variant that accounts for 99% of COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i.The new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines replace the previously approved/authorized Bivalent mRNA vaccines.“The authorization of the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines comes at a good time.

Ozzy Osbourne provided an update on his health during a recent podcast appearance.

Family and friends of East Kilbride footballer Kyle Livingston plan to continue the conversation around mental health after a successful fundraising walk to mark the fifth anniversary of his death.

Actress Miriam Margolyes will star in the 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who. It comes as the 82-year-old actress recently opened up on her health battle as she admitted not being able to walk anymore, and fears she will soon be wheelchair-bound.

Kate Garraway fought back tears during a tense clash with the Health Secretary Steve Barclay over social care.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that there are now 6.1 million people across Scotland, England and Wales, receiving financial support through Universal Credit (UC), a benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income, with daily living costs.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran have told of the areas within Crosshouse Hospital where potentially dangerous concrete has been uncovered - as the body's chief executive responds to concerns.

Following days of speculation, *NSYNC fans were left overjoyed when the 90s boy band reunited for the first time in 10 years at the VMAs earlier this week. Made up of Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake, *NSYNC are known for hits including Bye, Bye, Bye and It’s Gonna Be Me. While the band didn’t perform at this year’s VMAs, they did take to the stage when they presented Taylor Swift with the award for Best Pop - much to her delight.

Ross Adams of the Hollyoaks cast has been resting his voice following some lingering "problems". Better known to soap lovers as Scott Drinkwell, the 41 year old updated his social media fanbase with a picture taken outside hospital this week. "I’ve had some problems with my voice for a while," he revealed.

It was last held in 2019, but next weekend, Manchester Moon Festival will return for three days of celebrations.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas has shared that he is "running on empty" as he continues training for his upcoming stint on the dance floor.The former Emmerdale actor, 35, was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis but has not let this stop him from taking part in this year's Strictly. However, the training appears to have begun taking its toll, as he shared an update to Instagram, posting a snap of himself in bed with his son Teddy, nine, and daughter Elsie, five, and the family dog.

Struggling with weight can increase your risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to recent research. A study also found that those who stick to a healthy vegetable-based diet as less likely to be suffer the metabolic disease later in life.

Kate Garraway has opened up on Good Morning Britain about husband Derek Draper's latest health battle as she told of a 'nasty infection' he's suffering.

Gogglebox favourite Amy Tapper has been out of action on social media recently, and she has finally revealed the worrying reason. Writing to her thousands of followers, the 23 year old revealed: "Sorry for the radio silence guys. Currently in bed, can’t lift my head off the pillow with a severe migraine and vertigo.

Kate Garraway became tearful during Thursday's Good Morning Britain as she confronted the Health Secretary Steve Barclay, revealing she had been trying to contact him to no avail. The TV presenter, 56, has been caring for her husband Derek Draper after he was left needing round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst-affected surviving Covid patient.

Kate Garraway has shared her concern as she continued to be 'brutally honest' about what her husband and their family face amid his continued health battle. The Good Morning Britain presenter has been open and honest about Derek Draper's health after he contracted coronavirus.

Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper has suffered another setback by battling a "nasty infection".The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband, 56, needs round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst affected surviving Covid patient. Kate, 56, has been caring for Derek since he returned home to live with her and their two children, and has made two award-winning documentaries about what life is like for them.