With promising developments in the field of respiratory viral infections, the conference sessions covered hot topics on seasonal, pandemic, and zoonotic influenza viruses, as well as other respiratory viruses such as RSV and SARS-CoV-2.

It is well-established that older adults are at increased risk of severe and fatal COVID-19, but the mechanisms underlying this susceptibility are not entirely clear.

International regulators have published a report presenting the outcomes of a workshop on COVID-19 vaccine strain updates that was organised by the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities and the World Health Organization.

tudy using data from more than 20 million participants has shown that COVID-19 vaccines consistently prevent long COVID symptoms in adults

More than four years on since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, this paper provides an assessment of reforms implemented at EU level to enhance the EU’s preparedness and response to future health threats.

Two final – and likely sleepless – weeks of negotiation on the pandemic agreement began on Monday 18 March, and negotiators have been urged to bring in their principals to ensure speed up decision-making.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on how we must prepare now to counter the threat of a future pandemic.

Uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among pregnant individuals was hampered by safety concerns around potential risks to unborn children.

COVID-19 vaccines have recently been updated to specifically encode or contain the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 XBB.1.5 subvariant.

People living in the United States are more likely to report that their government handled the COVID-19 pandemic ‘well’ than any other G7 nation despite having the highest death rate, according to a new report from the Global Listening Project.

Latest information about circulation, impact and what is needed to prevent infections, severe disease, post-COVID-19 condition and deaths.