Omicron
11 Omicron cases discovered so far in Italy
There have so far been 11 Omicron cases in Italy but others are suspected, Higher Health Institute (ISS) chief Silvio Brusaferro said.…
UPDATED: Study suggests Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may only partially protect against Omicron
Omicron variant can partially evade protection from two doses of Pfizer and partner BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, the research head of a laboratory…
England has community transmission of Omicron variant, health minister says
Britain's health minister said on Monday there is now community transmission of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus across regions of England…
Argentina detects first Omicron case
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Argentina has detected its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant in a person who had…
Japan reports 3rd case of Omicron variant in traveller who had been in Italy
TOKYO, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A man in his 30s who had been in Italy has tested positive for the Omicron COVID-19…
South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new COVID-19 wave – Ramaphosa
South Africa is preparing its hospitals for more admissions, as the Omicron coronavirus variant pushes the country into a fourth wave of…
Norwegian Cruise ship detects one probable case of Omicron variant
Dec 6 (Reuters) - A probable case of the Omicron variant has been identified in a crew member of a Norwegian Cruise…
Thailand detects first case of Omicron variant
Thailand has detected its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant in a U.S. citizen who had traveled to the country from…
Omicron variant found in nearly one-third of U.S. states
WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has spread to about one-third of U.S. states, but the Delta…
Omicron may throw wrench in companies’ plans to return to office
Company executives are beginning to consider different permanent work models for their employees as the coronavirus pandemic, and the spread of the…
Factbox: What COVID-19 vaccine and drug makers have to say about Omicron
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has sparked fears that existing COVID-19 vaccines and treatment could be less effective against it. South…
Britain tightens testing for inbound travellers, adds Nigeria to red list
LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Britain will require all inbound travellers to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test and arrivals from Nigeria will…