Passengers continue to support mask-wearing on flights

Based on the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) passenger survey, most air travellers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term

Young unvaccinated people in Spain see a surge in Covid cases

The rapid spread of the delta variant of Covid-19 in Spain led to a rise in cases among young unvaccinated people

State in India reports rising Zika virus cases

The number of Zika virus cases in Kerala has gone up to 19 since 11 July

Tokyo Olympics won’t allow spectators due to Covid

No spectators will be allowed into the venues during the Tokyo Olympics, following the announcement of a state of emergency in the city

Over eight billion people at risk from malaria due to climate change

An estimated 8.4 billion people could be at risk from malaria and dengue by the end of the century if emissions keep rising at current levels, according to a new…

Highly protective malaria vaccine could make travel safer

Researchers from US company Sanaria and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are making progress in the development of highly protective malaria vaccines