The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

Dr Birx, who served as White House Covid response coordinator under Donald Trump, said Americans are living in ‘a bit of a fantasy world’ and ‘pretending that Covid is not relevant’

The decision follows warnings by GPs that delays to the flu vaccine rollout would cause ‘chaos’

The Government said vaccinations would start on September 11 following advice from the UK Health Security Agency.

COVID-19 pandemic exposed inequity of access to vaccines/treatments, must bridge gap before another outbreak. G-20 must help develop "new global playbook" for regional self-sufficiency & equitable allocation/access. India's G-20 Presidency launched WHO digital health network, setting exemplary standard for digital health access. Need "new global playbook" to ensure equitable access…

Small package of the Class B drug found in staff cubicles, professional conduct panel says

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that three ads misled consumers about the therapies’ efficacy in treating long Covid.

Almost a year after Joe Biden declared the pandemic over, coronavirus is still officially a ‘global health risk’. So what are the authorities in the US and UK doing about it, writes Arwa Mahdawi

Abrysvo was also approved by the FDA in May 2023 to prevent RSV illness in adults 60 years and older

The commission will investigate purchase and procurement of medicines, COVID-19 management equipment, Rapid Antigen Test kits, besides purchase and distribution of ventilators and oxygen maintenance by the Health and Medical Education departments. It will also enquire into the deaths due to oxygen crisis and other issues that had made national…

WHO declared pandemic emergency over in May 2023. Survivors face long-term health issues, incl. blood clots, lung disease, fatigue, digestive ailments, muscle/joint problems & diabetes. Studies show higher death rates & disability in those who had COVID-19. Vaccination reduces risk. Need to reduce infection risk during surges.