The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

155 new, 1,149 active Covid cases in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: The city on Monday recorded 155 new Covid cases, accounting for 44% of the state's tally of 351. Of the 2,566 active cases in the state, 1,149 or 45% of them were in Ahmedabad alone.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2022

N.Korean leader convenes latest party meeting amid pandemic, heavy rains

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over another meeting of the ruling party to tighten discipline, state media said on Tuesday, as Pyongyang continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and gears up for potential flood damage from heavy rains.

Reuters · Jun 28, 2022

Booster gives 65pc protection from death

An Australian study of COVID-19 vaccines has found people who have had a booster shot are far less likely to die or be hospitalised with the Omicron variant.

AAP · Jun 27, 2022

Are we in a fifth wave? The latest on the Covid-19 situation in Ireland after case rise warning

The current wave is leading to more hospital admissions with 765 in hospital with Covid on Monday compared to 459 two weeks ago

Irish Mirror · Jun 27, 2022

Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers

A court ruling is back in effect that blocks President Joe Biden from requiring federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

How do I know if I've had COVID-19, and what else can antibody blood tests tell us about past infection?

Antibody blood tests can tell you if you've been recently infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus — but there's plenty they can't tell you.

ABC News · Jun 27, 2022

Nearly all secondary school children have Covid antibodies, research shows

Doctors attribute rise in test results to high number of pupils infected with Omicron during spring term

Chronicle Live · Jun 27, 2022

England player ratings after New Zealand whitewash as new era gets off to perfect start

England have enjoyed a brilliant start to life under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes as the pair making an immediate impact to lead their side to a brilliant 3-0 series victory over New Zealand

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022

Why Pfizer Partner BioNTech Shares Are Rising Today

BioNTech SE - ADR (NASDAQ: BNTX) shares are trading higher by 6.31% at $142.50 after the company announced its Omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccine candidates demonstrated high immune response against the Omicron variant.

Benzinga · Jun 27, 2022

Sydney and Melbourne set to lead property price tumble, with other cities to follow

As interest rates rise, prices are already down 3% in Sydney and 1.8% in Melbourne, with other capitals tipped to follow suit

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022