Omicron makes the job of healthcare workers even more demanding

Nurses are on the front line in the battle against the pandemic. The new omicron variant is a much more infectious form of coronavirus and it's making the job of health care workers even more demanding. And they are at risk of infection every day.

At the brink of collapse: German medical staff prepare for triage

Germany is Europe's economic powerhouse, with state-of-the-art hospitals and highly qualified professionals. But the brutality of the fourth pandemic wave threatens to break the system. From Bavaria to Saxony - hospitals in Germany are on the brink of collapse.

Coronavirus Update: How medical staff fight to save lives | DW News

New York state, the epicenter of America's coronavirus outbreak has reported its highest death toll in a single day. Nearly 800 people died due to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. Despite this grim milestone, New York governor Andrew Cuomo says there are signs the spread is slowing down. But the pandemic is still pounding New York City, where even a cathedral has been drafted into service to treat the sick.