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...
Coronavirus surge in Europe – Winter Outbreak?
Europe is again experiencing an upsurge of new coronavirus cases as various nations report record-high infection rates leading to full and partial lockdowns. In early November this year, 59% of the world’s newly reported coronavirus cases, including nearly half of the...
Britain Extended COVID Booster Jabs Programme to People Aged 40-49
The UK began vaccination rollout in December 2020, which started with the first phase prioritizing people based on age. During phase 1, only people aged 50 and above, frontline health and social workers, and those with underlying health conditions were the prime...