Omicron Variant

According to a new analysis of adults hospitalised with COVID-19 in Los Angeles between December 2021 and April 2022

A study comparing four variants of SARS-CoV-2 shows how the Omicron variant is adept at entering cells and escaping neutralization from existing vaccines or prior infection

A new sub-variant BA.2.75 of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in various countries including India

A subspecies of Omicron variant 'BA Five' has been confirmed in Nepal.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his top deputies have pushed for a crackdown on officials who abuse their power

Moderna’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work

The North said at least 663,910 people were still in quarantine.

Kim Jong Un called for raising COVID-19 preventive measures to maximum levels.

South Korea reported 40,064 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Saturday compared to 24 hours ago

Classes suspended. Buildings and communities sealed off. Mass testing of residents. A rush to stock up on food, just in case.