The US FDA has approved updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 immunisation season. The shots are approved for people aged 65 and older and younger high-risk individuals, with age eligibility varying by vaccine

Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats in East Africa that can bind to a human receptor, though no human infections have been detected so far. Experts say the finding highlights the need for continued monitoring of zoonotic risks