Top news of the week: 18.01.2022.
Coronavirus
U.S. Seeks to Boost Availability of Covid-19 Treatments as Hospitalizations Rise
White House officials are expected to outline steps the administration has taken to try to speed up the availability and access to Covid-19 treatments such as antivirals that have been in ...
Omicron Wave Leads to New Highs of Hospitalized Children Who Have Covid-19
Sky-high case numbers mean that more children are ending up in hospitals, but doctors say the rise seems to reflect the large number of infections, rather than increased severity.
Europe must come together to confront omicron
The SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant is spreading rapidly in Europe, even in countries with high levels of vaccination, including those that have moved quickly with booster vaccinations.12 We ...
Covid-19: Two more Covid-related deaths and 2,922 cases
The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,017.
Covid-19: Four more Covid-related deaths and 2,954 cases
The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,035.
Covid-19: No further Covid-related deaths and 2,668 cases
The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,035.
China Bans Flights From U.S. as Covid-19 Measures Intensify
Chinese aviation authorities ordered multiple U.S.-China flights canceled for the coming weeks, along with other routes from countries including France, Indonesia and the United Arab ...
Covid-19: Quebec to tax the unvaccinated as vaccine mandates spread in Europe
Quebec’s plan to charge adults not vaccinated against coronavirus a “health contribution” fee will go ahead, the province’s premier François Legault said on 13 January, despite getting a ...