US health officials have approved updates to COVID-19 vaccines that target the latest strains of the omicron variant. The tweaked booster shots could be available in the coming days. DW explains how the new COVID vaccines work.

The World Trade Organization has concluded a string of landmark deals, including agreements to improve food security and boost coronavirus vaccine production in the developing world.

The main health authority in the US has authorized the BioNTech-Pfizer COVID vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 earlier this month. While some parents couldn't wait for their kids to get the shot, others hesitate.

As the number of COVID-19 cases rises in Germany, particularly in care homes, politicians are debating what should be done. DW takes a look at where other European countries stand on compulsory vaccines.

Vaccines are being put to the test. But how effective are they against new strains of COVID-19? A study from Israel offers hope and caution.

Ayman Safadi told DW his country was not receiving nearly enough doses from the COVAX initiative to innoculate its population. He made the comments as he met with his German counterpart Heiko Maas in Berlin.