The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Kerala to monitor rising cases of respiratory illnesses closely

Kerala follows combined ABC approach to manage COVID/ILI cases, increase genomic surveillance & emphasize prevention.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Are we getting more sick after COVID?

COVID-19 could be a "risk factor" for other viruses like flu and RSV, experts say

Salon · Dec 14, 2023

Working from home may have stopped people from quitting smoking, researchers say

A UCL study showed the number of people quitting smoking 'stagnated' during the pandemic

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023

Covid: Everything we know about the new Omicron descendant as winter flu surges

As Covid rates increase, here all you need to know about the UK’s newest variant

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

COVID data missing in Karnataka’s weekly infectious disease reports due to technical glitch

Doctors said travel is recognised as a potential risk, as viruses can be transmitted during transit. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications and further spread of the viruses.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

HIV vaccine trial in Africa halted after disappointing initial results

African-led trial ended a year early as researchers conclude there is ‘little or no chance’ new combination vaccines cut HIV risk

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023

Spike in Covid cases as 1,000 Americans die every week

The US government may be done with Covid, but recent CDC data shows an alarming number of Americans are still dying from the respiratory disease

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

1,000 Americans are dying every week from Covid, CDC says

The US government may be done with Covid, but recent data shows an alarming number of Americans are still dying from the respiratory disease

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Pregnant women told to get vaccinated amid spike in suspected whooping cough cases

Official figures show doctors reported some 716 suspected cases between July and November

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

COVID hospitalizations continue to rise

The highly-mutated Pirola variant is now driving a significant number of infections, but vaccine uptake is lagging

Salon · Dec 6, 2023