CORONAVIRUS

WHO's Covid technical lead gives an update on Omicron's descendant

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky clarified that “​​milder does not mean mild"

The nurse, who was an Army Veteran, tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 21 after his coworkers noticed him looking unwell during the shift.

A descendant of the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant appears to be on the rise, according to the World Health Organization. 

Cannabis-infused CBD may prevent Covid-19 replicating, according to new research from the University of Chicago.

According to the World Health Organisation, the omicron variant of coronavirus has three sub-strains — BA.1, BA.2, and BA.3.

The child had to be intubated, but her parents reportedly discharged her from hospital against medical advice.

The child's mother, who was identified only as Mamta, tested negative for COVID-19 when she went into labor.

Dr. Anthony Fauci told the ABC News program “This Week” the Omicron variant could reach its peak of infections by next month.

A recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests more evidence towards how the COVID vaccine affects fertility.

The Omicron variant is still shrouded with uncertainty.

India is currently seeing the third wave of the pandemic, which comes ahead of elections in the country.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new study that aimed to figure out who fared best against the Delta variant of COVID-19 and found it was Americans who were vaccinated but with prior infections.

A case report published by a team from Iran said the man had "thrombosis of deep dorsal penile vein."

The WHO emphasized Tuesday that omicron will not be the last variant, stressing that the pandemic is “nowhere near over.”

New York has been at the frontline in the struggle against the Omicron variant of COVID-19, but now officials are touting what they hope is a turn in the road against Omicron. 

As many as 1.6 million people in the U.S. are still unable to smell or have experienced a change in their ability to smell six months after being infected. This could be due to a genetic risk factor.

The government has launched an investigation, and said those responsible will be punished.

The plea comes as the Omicron variant has led to a surge in the number of coronavirus cases in several countries.

It is not clear whether the couple was vaccinated. 

On Friday, the agency made changes to mask guidelines.