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…
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 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…