South Africa says Omicron wave may have peaked
Coronavirus pandemic South Africa has lifted overnight curfew rules, with officials saying the country may have passed the peak…
Covid: Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases – WHO
Coronavirus pandemic The combination of Delta and Omicron variants is driving a dangerous tsunami of Covid-19 cases, the World…
Covid: US reports record infections as Europe’s Omicron cases also soar
Coronavirus pandemic The US and several European countries have reported their highest daily rises in Covid cases since the…
Covid: US halves isolation time for asymptomatic infection
Coronavirus pandemic US health officials have halved the recommended isolation time for people with asymptomatic Covid-19 from 10 to…
Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City
Coronavirus pandemic New Covid-19 vaccine requirements have come into force in New York City, as infections continue to surge…
Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains
By James Gallagher Health and science correspondent Coronavirus pandemic The wave of Omicron appears to be milder according to preliminary…
Covid Omicron: Biden buys 500m test kits to tackle surge
Coronavirus pandemic US President Joe Biden’s administration is to make 500 million rapid tests for Covid available free,…
WHO urges cancelling some holiday events over Omicron fears
Coronavirus pandemic The World Health Organization has urged people to cancel some of their holiday plans to protect public health…
Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns
Coronavirus pandemic Christmas travel will increase the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, even among the fully vaccinated, the…
Top civil servant Simon Case quits No 10 party probe amid rule breach claims
Coronavirus pandemic The UK’s top civil servant has stepped aside from his role leading an inquiry into Downing Street…