FDA Approves Pfizer, Moderna’s Newly Formulated COVID Vaccines That Specifically Address Omicron Variant

Medicine & Technology Sep 12, 2023

FDA gave a green light to Pfizer and Moderna's newly formulated vaccine against COVID that specifically targets the omicron variant XBB.1.5. Continue reading to learn more.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant: New Study Reveals This Strain is Less Severe Than Delta in Children Aged 4 Years Old and Below

Apr 04, 2022

A new study showed that the Omicron variant is less severe in children aged four years old and below compared to the Delta variant. Learn more about it here.

WHO Says COVID-19 Pandemic “Far From Over" As Virus Remains Evolving

Mar 10, 2022

Pandemic is far from over, according to the World Health Organization despite a drop in the number of cases globally. Find out the reason the WHO has said so.

Who Needs Another Booster? Immunologists Weigh-In Pros and Cons of 4th COVID-19 Vaccine

Feb 22, 2022

People all over the world are getting their booster shots for extra protection against COVID-19. Many now wonder if a 4th dose will be helpful. Find out what experts say about additional jabs and who is supposed to receive them.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Has Longer Survival, Stays 8 Days on Plastic Surfaces and 21 Hours on Skin

Jan 25, 2022

According to a new study, the COVID-19 Omicron strain can live longer on plastic surfaces and on human skin than any other strain.

Intentionally Getting COVID-19 Omicron Isn't A Good Idea; Fully Vaccinated People Still Get Coronavirus!

Jan 07, 2022

Should you acquire COVID-19 Omicron variant despite having been completely vaccinated? It's a horrible idea, according to experts.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Might ‘Displace’ Delta Variant, South African Studies Show

Dec 29, 2021

Omicron variant of the coronavirus might supplant the Delta variety because infection with the new variant enhances immunity against the older one.

COVID-19 Protection: No Place for Cloth Masks Amidst the Omicron Variant; Experts Explain Why

Dec 28, 2021

A medical expert recently emphasized the need to wear a surgical mask instead of the one made with cloth material to ensure protection from the COVID-19 virus.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant: Vaccine Resistance, Spread Rate Unveiled

Dec 19, 2021

COVID-19 Omicron variant, according to experts, may be faster than previous versions at evading human immune responses.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Infection: Epidemiology Explains Why, How Wastewater Becomes a Source of the Virus

Dec 10, 2021

Following confirmation that the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 is present in Sacramento County wastewater specimens, an epidemiology program manager said, wastewater is exactly where the virus is flourishing.

WHO Shares Tips on How to Protect Yourself From Getting COVID-19 Omicron Variant

Nov 29, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that COVID-19 Omicron variant gives a "very high" global risk. Here's how to protect yourself.