The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

The number of coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 15% in the past week while new infections dropped by 9%, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. In its latest weekly assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN health agency said there were 5.3 million new cases and more than 14,000…

Symptomatic testing in high-risk settings will continue

We’ve been chasing the coronavirus since the pandemic began with vaccines and drugs, never getting ahead of it. In fact, well into its third year, COVID-19 is still causing often disabling symptoms among many people who were infected in early 2020.

Or, more importantly, should you? Here’s everything you need to know

With no more legal requirement in place compelling you to isolate if you catch the coronavirus, many are confused about what to do

Infection rate now diminished after peaking during July heatwave but fears of new autumn wave persist

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

UK hit by fifth wave of infections earlier this summer driven by new Omicron variants