Nearly 100 patients in serious condition; some schools in high infection areas set to return to distance learning

With many countries going through renewed outbreaks, vaccine centers in Britain stay open Saturday to deliver 'jingle jabs'; Philippines celebrates amid typhoon devastation

Transmission rate hits near six-month high of 1.4, as worries over new variant mount; 90 patients listed in serious condition

Pope Francis laments ongoing conflicts in Middle East, Ukraine, Ethiopia, as Italy sets new daily COVID-19 case record

COVID-19 again disrupts holiday, with flights grounded and church services canceled, but gatherings are easier than last year and billions still manage to celebrate

Eran Segal, who advises government, says country could see 15,000-20,000 cases a day at height of coming wave

US leader urges Americans to prepare for major virus wave: 'The only real protection is to get your shot'

Lufthansa, Delta, United Airlines and many others forced to halt and delay flights as many pilots, flights attendants head into quarantine amid new wave of COVID-19 infections

Data shows 3rd shot 70% effective in preventing illness after 2 weeks but only 45% after 10 weeks; Moderna seems to offer more durable protection, staying at 70% after 10 weeks

Serious cases remain well below 100 as largest number of people receive first and third shots in over a month; more than 1,000 people test positive for fifth day in a row