COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

Oct 6 (Reuters) – A new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake. Omicron subvariants BA.4/5 that dominated this summer are still behind the majority of infections, but newer Omicron … Read more

Pandemic behind ‘largest backslide in childhood vaccination in a generation’ – U.N

Pandemic behind ‘largest backslide in childhood vaccination in a generation’ – U.N

LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) – Nearly 25 million children worldwide missed the routine vaccinations that protect against deadly diseases last year, as the effects of the pandemic continue to disrupt health care globally. According to new figures released by UNICEF and the World Health Organization, there are two million more children than in 2020, when … Read more

Explainer: What is the BA.5 version and why does it seem to be infecting so many people with COVID-19?

Explainer: What is the BA.5 version and why does it seem to be infecting so many people with COVID-19?

People wait to take a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test at a pop-up testing site in New York City, US, July 11, 2022. Reuters/Brendan McDermid/File photo Register now for unlimited access to Reuters.com register LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) – BA.5, part of the Omicron family, is the latest coronavirus variant to cause widespread waves of infection … Read more