December 01, 2021 7:02 AMWASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - An expert committee on Tuesday (Nov 30) voted to recommend that the Food and Drug Administration authorise a Covid-19 pill from Merck for high-risk adults, the first in a new class of antiviral drugs that could work against a wide range of variants, including omicron.

December 01, 2021 6:49 AMHost of the Dr Oz Show says he will run for seat in Pennsylvania.

December 01, 2021 6:20 AMRIO DE JANEIRO (REUTERS) - Brazilian health regulator Anvisa said on Tuesday (Nov 30) that two Brazilians had tested positive for the Omicron Covid-19 variant, the first reported cases of the new strain in Latin America.

December 01, 2021 6:11 AMCanada has identified six people with the new variant.

December 01, 2021 5:31 AMHe fills a post that has been vacant for nearly five years.

December 01, 2021 5:14 AMPreliminary information indicates it does not result in unusual symptoms, says US disease expert.

December 01, 2021 4:57 AMSix other people, including a teacher, are wounded during the incident in rural Oxford, Michigan.

December 01, 2021 4:40 AMBritish socialite was his "go-to person" to handle everything that was not business related, court hears.

December 01, 2021 4:25 AMIt is often accused of playing a coercive role on the continent.

December 01, 2021 4:15 AMSuch bans will not stop the international spread of the variant, but will place a heavy burden on lives and livelihoods.