A 'highly mutated' COVID-19 variant, which is spreading fast in the US and parts of Europe, has triggered worldwide concern.

Experts explain why this particular strain is more likely to overcome immunity from vaccination or previous infection.

Its official name is BA.3.2, but it’s earned the nickname "cicada" because, analogous to the insect’s pattern, it first appeared back in 2024, went dormant for a while, and resurfaced in the U.S. late ...

Medical experts say it’s not time to panic despite a new strain of the Covid virus detected in other countries landing on ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a March 19 report that cases are slowly increasing. The ...

While confirmed UK case figures remain small, the variant's identification amongst international travellers and its ...

François Picard is pleased to welcome Jozef Síkela, European Commissioner for International Partnerships. According to ...

A new strain of COVID is now circulating in Australia after a surge in cases throughout the US and Europe. A Queensland man ...

Climate change, aging populations, and antimicrobial resistance will reshape infection prevention, requiring cross sector collaboration, better data systems, and targeted vaccination by 2040.