The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

New 'Arcturus' Covid variant found in India as compulsory mask-wearing returns

The worrying 'Arcturus' Covid variant is more professionally known as an Omicron sub-variant, formally XBB.1.16, and has seen a surge of cases appearing in India.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 13, 2023

Premature Mission Accomplished on COVID?

As the COVID public health emergency ends, experts say there's a real chance for a new variant to surge

Salon · Apr 13, 2023

Concern as new Covid Arcturus variant found in UK while surge in India sees face mask rules return

The Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, known as Arcturus, has been confirmed in the UK after a surge in cases in India. Ireland is currently monitoring Arcturus, which has been classified as a 'variant of interest' by the ECDC.

Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Friend of woman found dead in pool of blood shares her tragic last wish

Erin Gilbert and her husband of three years were desperately trying to have a baby before she was brutally murdered in Sydney, Australia

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Who is eligible for a Covid booster as experts urge people to get a jab now

The latest vaccination round has just begun

Wales Online · Apr 13, 2023

Legal groups warn NSW police Covid fines are invalid

NSW government yet to reveal what will happen to 29,000 infringements after recent supreme court ruling

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2023

New Covid variant 'Arcturus' causes surge in cases as masks become compulsory in some areas

It has been made compulsory in some states for people to wear face coverings, which in many areas is the first time this has been done in more than a year

Nottingham Post · Apr 12, 2023

India increases Covid booster jab production after surge in cases

Mock hospital drills held as new Omicron variant suspected of causing highest number of infections since 2022

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023

Alarm raised after new Covid variant emerges as cases soar in India

The country’s health ministry has been organising drills to see whether or not hospitals are prepared to deal with a major influx of patients

Irish Mirror · Apr 12, 2023

New Covid variant Arcturus emerges as India sees surge in infections

Face masks have been brought back in some parts of the country, with doctors saying that a new symptom is being reported in children

Chronicle Live · Apr 12, 2023