Voicing his concern that some countries in Europe may be rushing towards a full reopening ‘too brutally’, irrespective of epidemiological risks, a leading World Health Organization (WHO) has urged more caution ahead of the busy summer months. As the high season approaches, a high influx of tourists is expected, amid a threatening new wave. Recently, …

A new COVID variant called BA.2 is making its way through Europe and North America, causing some to fear that travel restrictions could return. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows BA.2, which is a subvariant of omicron, has been tripling in prevalence every two weeks. As of last week, BA.2 makes …