The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

When are the VE Day celebrations ahead of the two minutes silence?

Festivities already began this bank holiday weekend with street parties and parades across the UK.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2022

New coronavirus variants emerge: BA.4, BA.5 likely reinfecting omicron survivors

A pair of new omicron subvariants has emerged, raising the possibility that survivors of earlier omicron strains can get reinfected.

Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022

Wallsend and Hebburn among ten worst hit North East areas as Covid cases jump in 20% of places

Though Covid-19 cases are, in general, falling the virus is still seeing spikes around the North East.

Chronicle Live · May 3, 2022

Top news of the day: In Denmark, PM Modi calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine; Centre to ask States to retain and use general public infrastructure created for COVID-19, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

The Hindu · May 3, 2022

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Mixed; Dow Drops 50 Points

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones dropping around 50 points on Tuesday.

Benzinga · May 3, 2022

Spain confirms further extension of Covid entry rules for UK arrivals until May 15

Arrivals from the UK can still enter mainland Spain, the Balearics and Canary Islands as long as they are fully-vaccinated or have had booster jab

Wales Online · May 3, 2022

New Covid XE variant that 'makes people test positive for longer' sparks warning

The emergence of Omicron XE is testament to the notion that Covid-19 will continue to adapt, and that members of the public and health authorities need to remain vigilant as the virus evolves, immunologist Denis Kinane said

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2022

Covid in Scotland: WHO's less common symptoms as self-isolation rules change

Many of us are aware of the main 'common' symptoms when it comes to Covid-19, however there are a few 'less common' symptoms that people should be aware of as self-isolation guidance is changing.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2022

Centre to ask States to retain and use general public infrastructure created for COVID-19

Matter is under discussion and details of proposal are being ironed out: Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

The Hindu · May 3, 2022

Pfizer Posts Street Beating Q1 Earnings, Revises FY22 Profit Outlook

Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) has reported a Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.62, up 72% Y/Y, well ahead of the consensus of $1.50.  The company achieved revenues of $25.66 billion, up 77%, beating the Wall Street estimate of $23.95 billion. Its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, contributed $13.2 billion in direct sales and alliance revenues. Eliquis…

Benzinga · May 3, 2022