Coronavirus: What we know about the new Omicron variant so far

Scientists in South Africa ... new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, with multiple mutations that is thought to be highly contagious. The World Health Organization has designated it a “variant of ... Read More

New Covid variant JN.1 now in South Africa but risk low, say health officials

Samples of a new variant ... in South Africa and it is expected that variants will continue to emerge. “With currently available data, albeit limited, there is no reason for concern. Read More

Hot Topics: Delta variant of coronavirus causes concern worldwide

This concern comes as outbreaks return elsewhere, such as in South ... using News, Context and your own knowledge. From London to New York and Hong Kong, the Delta coronavirus variant has ... Read More

EXPLAINER: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?

LONDON (AP) — WHAT IS THIS NEW COVID-19 VARIANT IN SOUTH AFRICA ... of concern — which include alpha, beta and delta — have shown they can spread more easily, cause more serious disease ... Read More

New coronavirus variant JN.1 is spreading fast. Here’s what to know.

1 caused nearly half of new U.S. coronavirus infections in the ... gathering and sharing information. It is less serious than “variant of concern,” which is applied to strains that are more ... Read More

France reports new coronavirus variant detected

French scientists have warned the world ... COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant which was first identified in South Africa and Botswana in November last year. Since then, the variant of ... Read More

Future COVID-19 booster shots will likely need fresh formulations as new coronavirus variants of concern continue to emerge

Each year, health agencies including the World Health Organization ... Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern has emerged and dominated transmission ... Read More

COVID-19 Variant JN.1 Loses Ground to Emerging Subvariant

The top COVID-19 ... variant spreading in the U.S. is starting to notably decline for the first time in months. JN.1, which began to take hold in the U.S. late last year, was responsible for 86% ... Read More

CORONAVIRUS NEWS

Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of coronavirus threatens our health. Information ... Read More

CDC cautiously eyeing new COVID-19 variant

The CDC said it's too early to know how well current vaccines will work against BA.2.87.1. Improving the Patient Financial Experience Throughout the Patient Journey While many healthcare providers ... Read More

New Covid-19 strain classified by WHO as EG5 and “variant of interest”

The World Health Organization, WHO, on Wednesday classified a new strain of Covid 19 as a “variant of interest.” The EG.5 variant has been spreading rapidly in the United States, encompassing ... Read More

Coronavirus News and Latest Updates on Reported Cases | Yahoo News

STORY: Here's what's been making the business headlines in sub-Saharan Africa this week.1. Zimbabwean informal traders are refusing to accept the local dollar fearing it will be worthless when the ... Read More