The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

If symptoms settle down within four days, there is no need for aggressive treatment

Third waveThe Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be relatively less fatal than the Delta variant. And, on account of this, hospitalisation may be less (Page 1, January 27). However, the gaps in our med

Covid boosters increase protection against death from the Omicron variant to 95% in people aged 50 and over, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Thursday.

The scheme was originally launched in December after a series of Covid-19 curbs were introduced in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant.

The offer of a free bacon sandwich has been hung over commuters in an effort to entice people back to the office as struggling rail companies deal with lower passenger numbers due to Omicron. Industry body Rail Delivery Group is offering the incentives which also include free audiobooks, access to…

COVID-19 cases continue to dip in Bengaluru

Restrictions on visitors and shortages of rapid tests place heavy emotional load on overworked staff

Regulator and manufacturers currently reviewing all tests to determine their effectiveness at detecting latest Covid variant

Cases are now most prevalent among 5-9-year-olds as boosters shown to provide 95% protection against death with Omicron in over-50s

Waste Management admits to a 'communications breakdown' before eventually sending a staff member home to isolate.

A build-up of inventories helped drive stronger-than-expected US economic growth in the final three months of 2021.