The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

It is too soon to know if the rise is linked to the latest variant BA.2.86.

Figures lay bare task of vaccinating the capital as autumn booster campaign brought forward

Eligible Brits will be invited to get their Covid-19 and flu booster earlier than initially planned

Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

Dr Birx, who served as White House Covid response coordinator under Donald Trump, said Americans are living in ‘a bit of a fantasy world’ and ‘pretending that Covid is not relevant’

The decision follows warnings by GPs that delays to the flu vaccine rollout would cause ‘chaos’

The Government said vaccinations would start on September 11 following advice from the UK Health Security Agency.

COVID-19 pandemic exposed inequity of access to vaccines/treatments, must bridge gap before another outbreak. G-20 must help develop "new global playbook" for regional self-sufficiency & equitable allocation/access. India's G-20 Presidency launched WHO digital health network, setting exemplary standard for digital health access. Need "new global playbook" to ensure equitable access…

Small package of the Class B drug found in staff cubicles, professional conduct panel says

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that three ads misled consumers about the therapies’ efficacy in treating long Covid.