The Latest Breaking News on Should We Be Masking Up? What To Know About Australia’s New Covid Wave

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said these are filling the gaps where Omicron was once rampant

There has been a similar trend in the number of infections.

Heading into the third winter since COVID-19 emerged in the U.S., public health leaders have an abundance of information about the deadly virus. How it spreads and how to stop it. What they haven’t yet figured out is how to communicate this information effectively.

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to expand access to fifth COVID vaccine doses, with a growing number of vulnerable Australians facing waning immunity at a time when case numbers across the country are expected to rise.

A recent spike in COVID-19 cases brought on by a new Omicron variant could trigger a fresh wave across the country.

A fresh wave of COVID-19 cases could hit Australia in coming weeks after health authorities detected vaccine-resistant variants.

Almost three years into the COVID pandemic, it clearly isn’t over.

Australians no longer have to isolate when they have COVID-19 but, with cases rising as new variants emerge and vaccination coverage wanes, different states have different recommendations about what to do if you are infected.

As the pandemic continues, many countries are rolling out COVID booster vaccines. In the UK, the autumn booster campaign is offering a fourth dose to those at higher risk from a COVID infection, including people with certain underlying medical conditions, and those aged over 50.

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

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK