The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated

Fear of another wave in the autumn

Wales Online · Aug 16, 2022

Doctors 'horrified' at the number of people missing out on life-saving COVID-19 antivirals

Doctors fear some patients who qualify for antiviral treatments for COVID-19 aren't registering their positive results or are waiting too long to get help, missing out on life-saving medication.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

Who is eligible to get a Covid booster jab this autumn

Some people will be offered a Moderna jab and others the Pfizer vaccine

Wales Online · Aug 15, 2022

New vaccine expected to boost omicron protection for everyone

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry plans to start administering COVID boosters using a new vaccine that is expected to increase protection against the omicron variants, as early as mid-October.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 15, 2022

People vaccinated against Covid share common symptom after testing positive

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

What to do if you test positive for Covid now restrictions have been scrapped

With no more legal requirement in place compelling you to isolate if you catch the coronavirus, many are confused about what to do

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

Can you go to work with Covid?

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

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

Second Covid-19 booster jab rolled out for pregnant women and over 60sCovid

In the coming weeks more people will be eligible to receive the second booster vaccine

Dublin Live · Aug 15, 2022

Covid booster vaccines now available for those over 60 and pregnant women

Those in the age group, along with pregnant women, will be able to make an appointment through the Health Service Executive from Monday

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Ballarat records major drop in COVID-19 cases but health authorities warn of under-reporting

Health authorities warn they are still dealing with outbreaks in vulnerable settings such as aged care facilities, although the number of COVID-positive patients being admitted to hospital has stabilised.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022