The British government has accelerated its goal to a month earlier than planned, the prime minister said.
Tag: Coronavirus Omicron Variant
Your Monday Briefing: Flooding in Australia
Climate change sparks bush fires, now catastrophic floods.
Vaccine Mandates Rekindle Fierce Debate Over Civil Liberties
Tougher requirements in some European nations have inspired pushback from angry citizens as leaders grapple with how far to go in the name of public health.
New Virus Restrictions in Britain Worry Businesses
“None of it’s going to be good,” an economist warns as people are likely to retreat from some aspects of social life as Covid measures tighten.
Omicron Wave Heads for U.K., but It’s Not Clear How Bad It’ll Be
Britain could be a bellwether of what other countries will see from the new coronavirus variant. Officials say Omicron could account for most cases within weeks.
Pfizer Says Its Booster Is Effective Against Omicron
The company’s finding is based on only a small study of blood samples in a laboratory, but others are sure to follow.
Coronavirus Cases Are Rising Among Children in South African Hospitals
The increase, observed in children’s wards at two major hospitals in South Africa, points to increased community transmission, doctors say.
Early Omicron Reports Say Illness May Be Less Severe
Researchers in South Africa, where the variant is spreading quickly, say it may cause less serious Covid cases than other forms of the virus, but it is unclear whether that will hold true.
Early Omicron Reports Say Illness May Be Less Severe
Researchers in South Africa, where the variant is spreading quickly, say it may cause less serious Covid cases than other forms of the virus, but it is unclear whether that will hold true.