China reports 2 COVID-19 deaths, first in more than one year

China reports 2 COVID-19 deaths, first in more than one year

The deaths, both in northeastern Jilin province, bring the country’s coronavirus death toll to 4,638. China’s national health authorities reported two COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, the first recorded rise in the death toll since January 2021, as the country battles an omicron-driven surge. The deaths, both in northeastern Jilin province, bring the country’s coronavirus death … Read more

Omicron has higher ‘asymptomatic carriage’ rate than previous outbreaks, finds studies

Omicron has higher ‘asymptomatic carriage’ rate than previous outbreaks, finds studies

The newest variant of concern, probable cause for surge in Covid-19 cases in India has a higher rate of asymptomatic “carriage” that earlier variants and also a higher rate of infection than earlier outbreak. The newest variant of concern, probable cause for surge in Covid-19 cases in India has a higher rate of asymptomatic “carriage” … Read more