Omicron
UK likely to see reliable data on Omicron in January, says health official
LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Britain will most likely only have reliable data on the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant…
New data shows Omicron thrives in airways, not lungs
Major differences in how efficiently Omicron and other variants of the coronavirus multiply may help predict Omicron's effects, researchers said. Compared to…
New Zealand reports first Omicron case in Christchurch border facility
WELLINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - New Zealand reported its first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 at a state-run isolation facility…
Indonesia reports first case of Omicron variant
JAKARTA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Indonesia has identified its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, the country’s health minister Budi Gunadi…
UPDATED: France to tighten rules for travellers from UK
France announced on Thursday that because of surging COVID-19 cases in Britain only designated categories of people would be allowed to travel…
Mandatory COVID-19 jab being considered in France
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday it was possible the COVID-19 vaccine would eventually be made compulsory in France, but said…
COVID-19 Delta variant still predominant in Italy, Health Institute says
The Delta variant of the coronavirus is still predominant in Italy, the National Health Institute (ISS) said, releasing data of a flash-survey…
Omicron variant expected to be dominant in EU by mid-January
There is a “very high” risk the Omicron variant of COVID-19 will become dominant in Europe by early next year and lead…
Omicron is very serious threat, what we know is bad – UK health official
England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said on Wednesday that the Omicron coronavirus variant posed a really serious threat and that what…
COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against Omicron – WHO
Preliminary evidence indicates that COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against infection and transmission linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant, which also…
Hong Kong researchers urge third COVID-19 shot after new Omicron study
HONG KONG, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Researchers in Hong Kong have urged people to get a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine as…
Omicron impact aside, oil supply set to top demand -IEA
A surge in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of the Omicron variant will dent global demand for oil, the International Energy Agency…