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: France tightens restrictions amid Omicron surge
France has announced tighter Covid restrictions amid concerns over the Omicron variant. From 3 January, remote working will become compulsory…
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…
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…
Covid: PM faces big rebellion as MPs vote on new restrictions
Coronavirus pandemic MPs will vote on new Covid rules for England later with around 70 Conservatives expected to rebel…
Covid: First people in UK hospitals with Omicron variant
By Doug Faulkner BBC News The first people in the UK are in hospital with Omicron infections, Nadhim Zahawi has…
Omicron: WHO concerned rich countries could hoard vaccines
Coronavirus pandemic The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern that wealthy countries will start to hoard Covid vaccines in…
Covid: Pfizer says booster shot promising against Omicron
Coronavirus pandemic Pfizer and BioNTech have said a booster jab of their coronavirus vaccine promises to be an effective…