Maria Van Kerkhove

Six children died with hepatitis and 26 needed transplants with cause being investigated

What endemic Covid-19 will mean for the world remains highly uncertain

Among issues being addressed are what defences to have ready, says Minister for Health

Scientists warn findings may not apply globally and WHO says more data needed on Omicron severity

WHO warning comes as fresh restrictions expected in Europe in run-up to Christmas

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Health body names new advisory group and urges China to provide data from early cases

Rich states in particular must heed the pleas of the WHO for a more internationalist approach to the crisis

Officially reported figures widely believed to undercount pandemic-related deaths

Brazil reports record 4,195 coronavirus-linked deaths as country's crisis deepens