The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

These JN.1 spinoffs are more immune-evasive than subvariants past, scientists say.

We’ve now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there’s still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) at least one thing seems clear: it’s here to stay.

Experts are becoming concerned about the worsening Covid-19 situation over the past weeks, with health authorities issuing warnings on the spread of the new Omicron sub-variants.

US dollar rally pauses as investors reassess Fed rate hike expectations amidst Omicron concerns.

The lives of almost 18,000 people aged over 50 were saved by COVID-19 vaccines in one state alone as the Omicron strain hit, a study has found.

Expert says immunity from vaccines and Omicron infections have combined to reduce severe disease

Long COVID-19 cases may have increased with the Omicron variant, with a study finding almost one in five people suffering symptoms months after diagnosis.

CDC updates COVID-19 isolation guidelines to 5 days due to Omicron variant. Learn more about the new recommendations and preventive measures.

People infected with Omicron develop strong immune response, reducing risk of severe symptoms from future strains.

Covid, flu and RSV rates creep up as vaccination rates for all three remain low, worrying healthcare providers

After reporting 34 cases of JN.1 on December 25 and 165 cases on January 1, an additional 175 people from Karnataka are found to be infected with the highly transmissible new sub-variant of Omicron. With this, the total JN.1 cases in the State has now touched 374.