Omicron Variant : What we know about the new coronavirus variant
On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization identified B.1.1.529, known as Omicron, as a Variant of Concern. The decision was grounded by the evidence presented by WHO’s Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution. This independent expert group monitors...
What day should I take the rapid antigen for travel?
Respiratory infections such as influenza viruses and respiratory syncytial viruses are often diagnosed via antigen assays. The rapid antigen test kits have been approved by the UK Government for travel testing requirements. Further, the FDA has also authorized the use...
Everything You Need to Know About the Third Vaccine (Booster Shot)
The National Health Service (NHS) in England announced plans to offer a third vaccine also known as the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. It is known that vaccines lose their effectiveness over time, and the same is true for the relatively new COVID-19 vaccines....
Can I now travel to Europe with a vaccination card?
Before, requirements for international travel were not always complicated. Travellers would just need a passport, sometimes a visa. However, the pandemic changed travelling significantly. Leaving and entering a country means having to understand and be aware of the...