The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

UKHSA issues 'twindemic' warning as new Covid wave begins and flu strain hits UK

There are fears the H3N2 flu strain which has swept through Australia could cause thousands of deaths in the UK

Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022

Covid booster vaccine: Who is eligible for the booster and how to book it

The autumn Covid booster vaccine offered will be either Pfizer or Moderna

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022

New Covid warning over symptom that affects sleep

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Build reserve testing capacity to tackle next pandemic, UK researchers urge

University of Cambridge scientists say system of reservist lab scientists should be established to provide surge capacity

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Londoners urged to get flu and Covid jabs ahead of ‘unpredictable’ winter

Health officials say immunity to flu is low in the population

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2022

Millions urged to get flu and Covid jabs as experts predict ‘difficult winter’

In 2017/2018, the H3N2 flu strain led to a bad UK flu season, with around 20,000 deaths and 40,000 hospital admissions.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Londoners urged to get flu and Covid jabs as ‘difficult winter’ predicted

Health officials say immunity to flu is low in the population

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2022

Is it safe to get COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? What experts say

LOS ANGELES — Can you get the COVID-19 booster and flu shot at the same time? For Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, the answer is simple.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 27, 2022

Canada to scrap last of Covid entry rules including vaccine and mask requirements

Canada is ditching vaccination and mask requirements for flights and trains from October 1 due to its high vaccination and falling death rate, the government has said

Daily Mirror · Sep 27, 2022

California enjoying ‘good COVID weather’ now. But winter may bring unpleasant surprises

LOS ANGELES — California is entering the fall with coronavirus in retreat.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 27, 2022