Health authorities in Europe are warning of a sharp increase in Omicron cases, adding to an existing surge from the Delta variant.
Tag: Vaccination and Immunization
Boris Johnson Is in Trouble. The Question Is, How Much?
The British prime minister is facing a new virus variant, a rebellious Conservative Party, collapsing poll ratings and questions about whether he or his staff flouted the lockdown rules.
Britain Accelerates Plan to Get Third Shot in All Adults
The British government has accelerated its goal to a month earlier than planned, the prime minister said.
As Vaccines Trickle Into Africa, Zambia’s Challenges Highlight Other Obstacles
Vaccinating Africa is critical to protecting the continent and the world against dangerous variants, but supply isn’t the only problem countries face.
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.
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.
Novak Djokovic to Play in Australian Open, Organizers Say
The announcement came amid speculation about whether Djokovic would travel to Australia because of the vaccination rules. He was also listed as a player in the ATP Cup.
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.