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The world isn't ready for the next pandemic, which could be 'just around the corner,' global health organization warns

The warning comes as the WHO announces it will extend the COVID-19 international health emergency status by three months, pushing it into its fourth year.

Fortune

Tourism index up in Q4

The tourism confidence index in the fourth quarter still lagged behind the corresponding period prior to the pandemic, while the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) said tourism scams can be found everywhere.

Bangkok Post

MTL growth set to match overall sector

Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) expects to grow in line with the overall insurance industry this year, saying the cooling global economy would have a minimal impact on insurance policy renewals as consumers are more health-conscious following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

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Study links stress to onset of IBS

DEAR DOCTORS: I had just started a new job when the pandemic happened. On top of the lockdowns and home-schooling our kids, I was diagnosed with IBS. My husband read there's research that it's caused by stress, and that makes a lot of sense to me. Can you please talk…

Bangkok Post

Children lost one-third of a year's learning to COVID, new study shows – but we need to think about the problem differently

Children’s learning progress has slowed substantially during the pandemic, roughly equating to a loss of around 35% of the typical learning in a school year, according to a new study.

The Conversation

Why ‘Baby Zoomers’ (the youngest cohort of Gen Z) need our support now

Disenfranchisement and lack of hope — feelings felt by generations of teenagers. But the unique issues facing the latest set mean kids need our support like never before, finds Martin Robinson

Evening Standard

Believe it or not, it's still officially a pandemic, the WHO says. Welcome to year 4 of COVID

In its report, however, the emergency committee concluded that the pandemic "may be approaching an inflexion point," and asked the WHO to research the implications of terminating the emergency status "in the coming months."

Fortune

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The childcare crisis poses a $122 billion economic threat to the U.S.

The current childcare crisis has serious immediate and long-term economic ramifications for the U.S.

Fortune

As many work from home, office landlords roll out entertainment to entice tenants

As landlords struggle to get people back into office buildings that emptied during the pandemic, some are turning to entertainment and other enticements such as yoga classes to woo wary workers.

Los Angeles Times

Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023: How to get tickets as full weekend line-up is confirmed

The Dundee festival’s line-up for Saturday and Sunday has been announced, and tickets for the event in May go on sale this week

Evening Standard

COVID Made Us Sick, But Government Responses Crippled Our Liberty

Report author: “The COVID-19 pandemic was a catastrophe for human freedom.”

Reason

All countries 'dangerously unprepared' for future pandemics, says IFRC

The world is "dangerously unprepared" for future pandemics, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) say in a report published on Monday, calling on countries to update their preparedness plans by year-end.

Reuters

All Countries ‘Dangerously Unprepared’ for Future Pandemics, Says IFRC

Asharq Al-Awsat

With full state coffers and bipartisan support, Texas teachers are hopeful they’ll get a raise this year

The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and burnout have pummeled teachers in the last few years. Lawmakers from both parties agree they should get a pay bump — but it won’t happen without some negotiation.

The Texas Tribune

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Los Angeles Times

For film lovers, Sundance matters as much as ever. Here are 19 (more) reasons why

PARK CITY, Utah — The 2023 Sundance Film Festival came to a close Sunday, capping the festival’s first in-person edition since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in early 2020. Los Angeles Times film reporter Mark Olsen and film critic Justin Chang sat down to discuss what they saw and liked…

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO: COVID Remains a Public Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that COVID-19 continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern, its highest form of alert. The pandemic was likely in a "transition point" that continues to need careful management to "mitigate the potential negative consequences", the agency added in a…

Daily Record

Lewis Capaldi, Niall Horan and Anne-Marie to headline BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee

The event was originally set to go to Dundee in 2020, but due to the Covid-19 Pandemic it was unable to take place.

The Guardian - US

‘The worst it’s ever been’: mysterious US Adderall shortage puts ADHD patients at risk

In recent months, patients have reported problems filling nearly every type of ADHD medication prescription – and no one seems to know why

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Under-funded WHO seeks 'reinforced' role in global health at key meeting

The World Health Organization will push at its board meeting this week for an expanded role in tackling the next global health emergency after COVID-19, but is still seeking answers on how to fund it, according to health policy experts.

The National (Scotland)

Costs crisis ‘worse than pandemic’ for half of young Scots, according to report

YOUNG people in Scotland are struggling more with the cost of living crisis than they did during the pandemic, according to a new report.

Daily Mirror

Nursing assistant slapped with £400 fine for parking at hospital during Covid pandemic

Malcolm Timmis is being chased for hundreds of pounds worth of fines in what he says is a 'gross injustice' after being handed tickets for parking at the hospital he works at

ABC News

Tourism mirrors geopolitics, and as China re-opens we'll see how it feels about Australia

How does China really feel about Australia? Tourism may show us, as the nation and its people decide whether they'll head back Down Under in the same numbers they were pre-pandemic.

Daily Mirror

Shania Twain's breaks silence on frantic battle for life and child abuse trauma

Shania Twain was struck down with Covid pneumonia during the pandemic - and the singer's husband was "really panicking"

The Guardian - UK

‘Debilitating’ effects of pandemic linger on for Britain’s young

Exclusive: from physical and mental health to education and careers, two studies detail ways in which young still suffer

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re on permanent catch-up’: how Covid has changed young Britons’ lives

Young people across the UK reflect on how the pandemic affected them – and continues to shape their futures

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