New COVID Variant Archives

WHO names new variant, ‘Omicron’, and warns of “increased risk of reinfection”

The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the new B.1.1.529 variant, first identified in South Africa, ‘Omicron’ and warned that it could lead to an “increased risk of reinfection”, according to early scientific evidence, based on preliminary data.

Beer, donut, AirPods… these giveaways to encourage Americans to get vaccinated

In Washington DC, teenagers between 12 and 17 years old are offered a pair of AirPods if they get their first shot. All this to encourage them to get vaccinated.