The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Types of COVID strains that have circulated so far

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which caused COVID-19, has over time transformed into a number of distinct strains. The virus is susceptible to mutation, giving rise to new strains. These mutations differed from one another in terms of transmissibility, sickness severity, and resistance to immunological response brought on by immunisation or prior…

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

US Covid booster rates are shockingly low

Experts have warned of a possible ‘tripledemic’ this cold and flu season

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Trial to focus on finding treatments for ‘annual scourge’ of influenza

Flu can kill between 290,000 and 650,000 people globally each year, according to the World Health Organisation.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Lives at risk unless NSW introduces drug testing before festival season, health groups warn

Minns government urged to introduce pill testing trial to ensure the safety of partygoers

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023

NHS England to investigate why dead people invited for Covid and flu jabs

Exclusive: Social media users report receiving ‘priority’ vaccine letters for relatives who died years ago

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Tens of thousands in England may have Covid symptoms lasting more than a year

Imperial College study finds fatigue and joint pains among enduring symptoms of virus

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023

Covid bereaved relatives demand answers over pandemic deaths

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry began formal hearings on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Call for 'absolute candour' as inquiry into Scottish Covid response to begin

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will begin on Tuesday, as a leading lawyer called for witnesses to speak with “absolute candour” in order to learn…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to begin

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Can we now treat Covid like a cold and is UK still tracking numbers?

How worried should we be about Covid these days, and what should we do if we develop symptoms?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023