Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Russia sets another daily virus record amid omicron surge

New coronavirus infections in Russia reached an all-time high on Sunday, the third consecutive daily record as the highly contagious omicron variant spreads through the country.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID boosters keep older Americans out of hospitals: CDC

(HealthDay)—The risk of hospitalization for COVID-19 among older Americans is far higher for those who are unvaccinated than for those who are fully vaccinated and have had a booster shot, new government data shows.

Vaccination

Italian doctors, dentists not fully vaccinated are suspended

Some 1,900 Italian doctors and dentists have been suspended from the country's professional association because they haven't complied with a law requiring them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including having a booster ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Russia hits all-time high of new infections, blames omicron

Daily new coronavirus infections in Russia reached an all-time high Friday and authorities blamed the highly contagious omicron variant, which they expect to soon dominate the country's outbreak.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New Zealand says it won't use lockdowns when omicron spreads

New Zealand is among the few remaining countries to have avoided any outbreaks of the omicron variant—but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday an outbreak was inevitable and the nation would tighten restrictions ...

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