With coronavirus and flu putting pressure on the NHS, as the UK prepares for what PM Boris Johnson, described as a "difficult winter", Downing Street has confirmed that starting next week, Covid vaccination appointments for children will be made available.

Coronavirus in UK: Starting next week, vaccination centres in England will accept bookings for children

COVID-19 infection does not appear to impair the lung function of children and adolescents, according to a study presented at the virtual European Respiratory Society International Congress on Tuesday.

COVID-19 may not impair lung function in young adults, research shows

Hundreds of schools in Jakarta threw their doors open to students Monday, as some parents resisted the return to in-person learning weeks after Indonesia overtook India and Brazil as the pandemic's global epicentre.

Indonesia's capital reopens some schools despite parent fears

Returning to school this fall, children should be vaccinated if eligible, wear masks or prepare to risk getting Covid. Big questions loom over the upcoming back-to-school season: Should children be required to wear masks?

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Breastfeeding athletes will be allowed to bring children to the Tokyo Olympics "when necessary", organisers have announced, after criticism from mothers over tough rules on bringing the family to the Games.

Breastfeeding athletes can bring children to Tokyo: Organisers