SpaceX lost communication with its Starship rocket minutes after it entered space, for the first time, during its second launch attempt. As per reports, the mission is presumed to have failed.

Starship loses contact with SpaceX, booster explodes minutes after launch

India has accelerated the production of Covid booster jabs in the wake of the sudden surge in cases, reportedly due to a new variant of Omicron, called XBB.1.16.

India accelerates production of Covid vaccine booster shots as daily cases cross 10k

The Chinese authorities this week announced that the lockdowns are being lifted in at least seven districts due to protest against the zero-COVID strategy of the government.

China may face COVID-19 disaster if harsh lockdowns lifted, experts predict

The United Kingdom has become the first nation to approve a booster dose against COVID-19 that targets both the original virus and mutated Omicron variant.

UK first country to approve booster dose that targets both Omicron & original virus

The United States has approved Pfizer's booster shots for the 5-11 age group against COVID-19. The decision comes at a time when COVID-19 cases are increasing in the US.

The US approves Pfizer booster shots for the 5-11 age group against COVID-19

The United States is preparing to take on the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 by allowing people aged 50 & above to receive a booster dose.

U.S: People aged 50 & above to get a booster dose to prepare for BA.2 variant

In a bid to further protect its people against the latest wave of the pandemic, Israel has now announced plans to roll out the fourth dose of vaccine to all vulnerable people above the age of 18.

COVID: Israel plans to extend the fourth dose campaign to all vulnerable people above the age of 18

Studies highlight the effectiveness of the Third dose against the Omicron variant of COVID-19. They claim that the booster dose is 90% effective in preventing hospitalisations.

Studies highlight the effectiveness of booster dose against the Omicron variant of COVID-19

A new policy introduced by tech giant Apple requires its employees to show proof of the Covid booster shot, states a report by The Verge. "Due to waning efficacy of the primary series of COVID-19 vaccines and the emergence of highly transmissible variants such as Omicron, a booster shot is now part of staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccination to protect against severe disease," the memo read.

Apple will require its employees to show proof of Covid booster shot: Report

For the 1st time in 14 days, daily cases decreased due to lower testing over the weekend. Amid the battle against coronavirus, India began its booster program for frontline workers and for those above the age of 60.

3rd Covid dose for healthcare workers, senior citizens

After FDA, Centers for Disease Control Director Dr Rochelle Walensky has suggested the use of Pfizer booster doses for teenagers from 12 through 15 years of age.

Omicron update: CDC suggests Pfizer booster shot for kids aged 12 and above

Israel approves the 4th COVID jab as a booster dose amid rapidly rising COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant.

Israel approves 2nd booster dose for elderly, health workers against Omicron

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Covid-19 vaccine for children and booster doses, which PM Modi termed as precaution doses, for frontline workers and senior citizens, amid the Omicron scare. Children between the age group of 15 to 18 years will be getting the Covid vaccine from January 3, 2022. Senior citizens with comorbidities will receive booster doses from January 10, 2022, he announced.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign

A recent study by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency reveals that the efficacy of the Covid booster shot against symptomatic cases of the Omicron variant decreases within a period of ten weeks.

Booster efficacy against symptomatic Omicron reduces within 10 weeks

Different strains of Covid continue to hit different parts of the world, debates are being held on whether vaccines are effective against the omicron variant let us take a quick look at what's happening in the fight against covid-19 worldwide.

Oxford Study: AstraZeneca booster shots are effective agianst Omicron

The Omicron surge has triggered a debate on boosters. Should governments donate jabs instead of rolling out a third shot? How has the WHO's confused messaging muddled the booster debate? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: The Wests's boosters are extending the pandemic

Amid growing concerns of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, countries are now ramping up efforts to launch booster shots for their citizens.

Report: Booster shot effective against Omicron variant | Covid-19 News

Chief Medical Advisor to the President of the US, Anthony Fauci while speaking at a White House Covid task force news briefing warned that large gatherings during the upcoming holiday season are not so safe even for people vaccinated with a booster shot.

Even after booster shot, large gatherings and parties not safe, warns Fauci

Latest variant of coronavirus Omicron variant has been found in 57 countries across the world while scientists are still studying the transmissibility of the variant, concerns of Omicron are only increasing. In the latest, three-shot course can neutralize Omicron variant.

Pfizer: Booster promising against Omicron | Coronavirus News

As situation worsens with the coming of new Covid variant, the US on Sunday reached 800,000 deaths due to the deadly virus, says a Reuters tally. The US is also struggling in its fights with Covid as there can be a potential new wave of infections.

As US Covid deaths reach 800,000, Fauci urges people to get booster shots

As South Africa continues to battle with growing cases of deadly coronavirus, a health official has revealed that the country will be rolling out Pfizer booster shots starting from next month.

Amid deadly fourth wave, South Africa to roll out booster shots next month

Two people from Singapore have tested positive for the Omicron variant even after receiving the booster jab, reports Bloomberg. This includes a 24-year-old female airport passenger service worker a person who had returned from Germany.

Two people, who had taken booster shots test positive for Omicron, in Singapore

As several countries around the world are looking to give booster shots to people of different age groups, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said on Monday that there is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for such a dose against COVID-19.

No scientific evidence to support need for booster shot to fight Covid, says Indian medical body chief

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