But Health Ministry figures show serious cases continue to decline, and officials are said to not be overly concerned

US president warns against becoming 'numb' to pain of those who lost loved ones to pandemic; will address virtual summit, call for international commitment to attack coronavirus

Move would follow in the footsteps of EU decision; Israel also nears end of mandatory COVID tests upon landing

After more than two years Pyongyang confirms several cases of Omicron variant; fears for isolated country that is largely thought to be unvaccinated

Environment reporter Sue Surkes brings a startling comptroller report; health reporter Nathan Jeffay explains global urgency of vaccine booster and talks of 'prejudice psychology'

Many Western countries long ago gave 3rd shots, but many poor countries haven’t; new research spells out their value upping antibodies' quality and quantity

Also, starting Tuesday, noncitizens will be allowed to take an antigen test instead of a PCR before boarding incoming flight, as remaining virus regulations are further scaled back

Omicron didn’t wipe out the previous variant, which is super-resilient and could reemerge with a vengeance, according to a study based on cutting-edge sewage monitoring

Reports say requirement to take COVID test, which travelers must pay for themselves, could be dropped at start of June

White House says vice president, 57, not exhibiting any symptoms, will isolate at her residence and work remotely