The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Omicron sub-variants continuing to cause concern and being monitored closely

UK hit by fifth wave of infections this summer driven by new Omicron variants

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

There has been a significant increase in the number of non-COVID deaths since the Omicron wave took off, and that has doctors worried.

A study has found mRNA vaccines don't create enough antibodies to protect against the Omicron COVID variant in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

Omicron sub-variants driving up coronavirus cases in UK and being monitored closely

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

SEATTLE — Filled with action figures, stickers and cartoons, Seattle Children's COVID-19 vaccine clinic has kept busy for months, accommodating hundreds of immunization appointments per week. But staffers have noticed a glaring hole in their schedule recently: Fewer and fewer people are returning for booster shots.

LOS ANGELES — As summer vacation draws to a close, health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19, with some warning that the start of the school year could bring an increase in cases.