Here’s what to know about the new COVID-19 Pirola variant
Oct 11, 2023 · The Pirola variant of coronavirus has been observed in several countries around the world, and COVID-19 cases are rising again. Initial evidence shows that Pirola is not causing more …
COVID-19: What do we know about Omicron in 2022?
Jan 10, 2022 · A new wave of COVID-19 infections is sweeping the globe, caused by the new Omicron variant. From symptoms to severity, here's what you need to know.
Uptick in global cases of new COVID-19 variant, and other health stories
Jun 10, 2025 · A newly emerging COVID-19 variant is gaining ground globally and has been classified as a “ variant under monitoring ” by the World Health Organization (WHO). NB.1.8.1 now accounts …
Omicron COVID-19 variant - Everything we know so far
Nov 29, 2021 · The World Health Organization has identified a new COVID-19 'variant of concern' called Omicron - scientists are racing to learn what level of threat it poses.
COVID-19: How does the Delta variant compare with the original?
Nov 5, 2021 · COVID-19 vs COVID-19 Delta variant At first glance, infections caused by the Delta variant are similar to the original COVID-19 disease. Symptoms reported from patients include …
Long COVID - what are the symptoms and how long does it last
Jul 1, 2021 · What are the symptoms of long COVID? Common long COVID symptoms include extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness and "brain fog" – problems with memory and …
COVID: What are 'variants of concern' as the virus mutates? | World ...
Jun 4, 2021 · The virus that causes COVID-19 is mutating constantly, and often these changes have little impact. But sometimes new variants present new threats. These can include being more …
If Omicron is less severe, why are COVID-19 deaths rising?
Jan 31, 2022 · From Russia to Brazil, record COVID-19 case numbers are being reported as the Omicron variant continues to spread across the globe. And deaths are continuing to rise too. On 28 …
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Read all content | World Economic Forum
Oct 11, 2023 · Stay up to date on the current situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus and its effects on global health, the economy, and more.
How scientists detect a new COVID variant | World Economic Forum
Nov 26, 2021 · As a new COVID variant is discovered, here’s how scientists track down new strains as the COVID virus mutates, with potentially higher risks to health.