Over 3 million cases recorded between January 13 and 19, a 17% increase over the previous week's record numbers, as fast-spreading Omicron blankets whole countries

Ghebreyesus says despite Omicron's relative mildness, 'no country is out of the woods yet'

Health and science writer Nathan Jeffay offers commentary on vaccine boosters; political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses whether Benjamin Netanyahu will remain at Likud helm

Shipment of 1.1 million COVID-19 doses to Rwanda crosses milestone for program, as WHO says it 'is only a reminder of the work that remains' in global vaccine equity

Strategy based on repeated boosters ‘unlikely to be appropriate or sustainable’ warns global body. But data shows it is working for people in Israel, which led on 3rd and 4th shots

World body okays arthritis drug baricitinib used with corticosteroids for severe patients, and synthetic antibody treatment for less serious cases

UN health agency says majority of cases driven by Omicron, numbers rising even further after a 'tsunami' of disease last week

As Israel administers fourth dose of vaccine to the elderly and immunosuppressed, EMA official says move likely ineffective

World Health Organization issues grim prediction for next 6-8 weeks, as Beijing announces sweeping lockdowns and Poland passes 100,000 deaths

Health organization says 9.5 million confirmed infections is the highest tally since pandemic began, warns Omicron wave is a 'tsunami' overwhelming health systems