The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Levels have dropped by nearly a third since the start of the month.

A new coronavirus variant is circulating, the most transmissible one yet. Hospitalizations of infected patients are rising. And older adults represent nearly 90% of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 in recent months, the largest portion since the start of the pandemic.

At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security.

The total number of deaths registered in Scotland last week was 2,020, which is 29% higher than the five-year average.

The rollout of the second booster dose was accelerated at the end of 2022 but doctors are concerned at the low levels of uptake, particularly amongst healthcare professionals

UKHSA warns of coinciding ‘double flu and double Covid seasons’ in future

Health chiefs say data suggests it could represent 100 per cent of all cases of the virus in some areas

Or, more importantly, should you? Here’s everything you need to know

Covid cases are rising and warnings about reducing contact are being issued