New UK Covid wave fears over BA.4 and BA.5 variants Variants have a degree of “immune escape”, meaning the immune system can no longer recognise or fight a virus Wales Online · Jun 15, 2022
When can I get my Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know Experts warn of new wave of coronavirus infections as hospital admissions rise The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
COVID-19 | Covaxin booster dose enhances vaccine effectiveness against Delta, Omicron variants, says ICMR study New Delhi The administration of Covaxin as a booster dose enhances vaccine effectiveness against COV The Hindu · Jun 15, 2022
Omicron infection poor booster of Covid immunity, study finds Findings shed light on why breakthrough infections have been common during the Omicron wave The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Omicron Covid variant 'does not give immunity to reinfection,' study shows A study by Imperial College London scientists has shown that people who have had the Omicron variant do not appear to have immunity from catching the virus again Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022
Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Covid-19: New subvariant driving US surge found in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu MUMBAI: The fast-spreading Omicron subvariant, BA 2.12.1, which is currently driving the surge in the US, has been detected in some samples in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, reports Sumitra Deb Roy. Though its spread is limited for now, states have been asked to strengthen genome sequencing to keep track of… The Times of India · Jun 14, 2022
People who caught Covid in first wave get ‘no immune boost’ from Omicron Study of triple vaccinated people also says Omicron infection does little to reduce chance of catching variant again The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022
NSW hospitals struggled amid Omicron surge Patients in NSW faced longer waits for ambulances and in emergency departments as the COVID-19 Omicron variant surged. AAP · Jun 14, 2022
Average wait times for NSW ambulances the worst in 12 years of records Health secretary says emergency departments remain under significant pressure due to high Covid-19 and flu cases The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022
Is UK at start of new Covid wave driven by BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants? Virus may be evolving to refavour infecting lung tissue. We assess what this could mean for the course of the pandemic The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022
Covid-19 weekly deaths continue to fall as bank holidays affect registrations It is too soon to see any impact of the recent slight rise in infections. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Maharashtra: Many new Covid cases are reinfections, but symptoms mostly mild, say experts PUNE: People reinfected by the virus constitute a substantial chunk of recent Covid cases, experts in infectious diseases and members of the state Covid task force told TOI on Monday. The Times of India · Jun 14, 2022
Edinburgh Live · Jun 13, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon’s advisor warns about new Covid variant spreading in America Health expert, Professor Devi Sridhar, has warned that there will be more deaths this winter due to another wave of Covid if the NHS does not have the appropriate resources
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022 Don’t be complacent, another Covid wave is coming. Here’s how we can manage it A spike in infections every three months seems to be the pattern, but the UK has the power to beat this if we act wisely, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh
Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2022 China's wall of public-health distrust China's urban populations have been enduring some of the most intense infection-prevention measures of the Covid-19 pandemic. For 60 straight days, Shanghai's 27 million residents were forced into a strict lockdown -- and they were not alone. During the peak of the Omicron BA.2 wave in the past two months,…
Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2022 Covid cases and hospitalisations rise for the first time in months The pandemic's impact on our lives has waned over recent months - but the latest data shows cases and hospitalisations may have begun to bounce back.
Orlando Sentinel · Jun 11, 2022 COVID hospitalizations rise in Florida as contagious omicron subvariants spread ORLANDO, Fla. — COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising to levels last experienced during Florida’s winter surge as overlapping waves of omicron subvariants sweep through the state.
The Hindu · Jun 10, 2022 Tamil Nadu reports 219 fresh cases of COVID-19 Chennai records 129 cases; since March, 70% of all infections are due to Omicron
Los Angeles Times · Jun 10, 2022 LA County coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rising again, dashing hopes surge has crested LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are increasing in Los Angeles County, dashing hopes that the nation’s most populous county had turned the corner in the latest omicron wave.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 10, 2022 Covid infections estimated to have risen for first time since height of Omicron wave Almost a million people in private households in the UK are estimated to have had the virus last week
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022 Covid infections on the rise in England and Northern Ireland UK could be entering third Covid wave this year but trend represents ‘small increase’ in positive tests
Wales Online · Jun 10, 2022 Independent SAGE scientist warns new Covid wave is about to hit UK Infections are no longer falling, with some parts of Britain showing early signs of a possible increase
The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2022 Scotland's Covid-19 infection rate increases amid 'uncertain' trends THE number of people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Scotland increased last week, according to the latest figures.