Covid cases surge in South Africa where Omicron variant emerged - BBC News

Covid cases surge in South Africa where Omicron variant emerged – BBC News

South Africa which recorded some of the earliest cases of Omicron is seeing a major increase in levels of the disease. In the past week the daily number of new Covid infections has risen rapidly, from less than 3,000 to…

German government says Covid vaccination may be made compulsory - BBC News

German government says Covid vaccination may be made compulsory – BBC News

Germany has announced major restrictions on anyone not vaccinated against Covid-19, banning them from all but essential shops in an attempt to fend off a fourth wave of the virus. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel said vaccines may become compulsory…

Fears over “worst ever” Covid variant as UK bans flights from southern Africa - BBC News

Fears over “worst ever” Covid variant as UK bans flights from southern Africa – BBC News

Scientists are warning that a new Coronavirus variant is the “worst” they have seen. The B.1.1.529 variant has mutations which mean it may evade immunity built up by previous Covid infection or vaccination. Cases have been detected in southern Africa…

Radical new gene therapy restores sight to patients with rare eye condition - BBC News

Radical new gene therapy restores sight to patients with rare eye condition – BBC News

Scientists have been using a new form of gene therapy to treat a rare inherited eye condition which eventually causes severe tunnel vision. Scientists have been using the new treatment on patients to try to halt further loss of sight.…

Johnson & Johnson vaccine delayed in Europe due to safety concerns - BBC News

Johnson & Johnson vaccine delayed in Europe due to safety concerns – BBC News

Johnson and Johnson has delayed the rollout of its Covid vaccine in Europe after regulators in the United States called for a pause because of safety concerns. The vaccine is marketed under the brand name Janssen in Europe. Six people…