Omicron

Hong Kong reports 4,683 new Covid-19 infections, 193 of which were imported, and four more deaths

Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to one jab giving protection against numerous variants of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19.

Several public health experts have called for authorities to gradually lift social-distancing rules as part of efforts to develop hybrid immunity among residents

The 200,975 cases marked the fourth straight day of a record count during the seventh wave of coronavirus infections in the country

In Australia the rules were clear – masks, vaccines, social distancing, caps on public gatherings.

Covid-19 hospitalizations are now rising across the country as well, which means deaths may soon follow. For much of the country, Covid-19 will get worse before it gets better, though likely not anywhere near as bad as it was in January.