The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

GSK announced positive results in a late-stage study on a new Covid-19 vaccine targeted to combat the omicron variant.

Patient levels are still some way below the peak reached during the previous wave.

Omicron sub-variants driving up coronavirus cases in UK and being monitored closely

U.S. health authorities are facing a critical decision: whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall that are modified to better match the latest changes of the shape-shifting coronavirus

While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, it has become clear that the protection offered by the current vaccines wanes over time. This necessitates the use of booster shots that are safe and effective in enhancing the immune response against the virus and extending…

BEIJING: China's Clover Biopharmaceuticals said on Monday a booster shot of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate significantly increased antibody response against the Omicron coronavirus variant from levels seen after two primary shots.

Current guidance means public no longer legally required to enter quarantine but doing so advisable for safety of others, particularly as cases rise