The arrival of the Omicron variant in Britain has sent covid infection cases spiraling. Britain has recorded the highest daily cases since the pandemic hit the country last year. Over 78,000 new cases have been confirmed in the UK in just one day.

Omicron variant: UK confirms over 78,000 covid cases in last 24 hours

Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the new Omicron COVID-19 variant is spreading across the globe at an unprecedented rate and urged to not underestimate it.

Don't underestimate Omicron variant, it's spreading at unprecedented rate, says WHO Chief

Pfizer Inc has said that its antiviral COVID-19 has about 90% efficacy in preventing hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk patients, and recent lab data suggests the drug retains its effectiveness against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Pfizer covid-19 pill nearly 90% effective against Omicron variant of Coronavirus

The WHO has warned that the new covid variant Omicron is probably already present in most countries around the world; officially cases have been reported from 77 counties.

Omicron spreading faster than any other variant: WHO

WHO warns not to underestimate Omicron | Coronavirus Latest News

Moderna Inc has claimed that its vaccine helps prevent the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. First discovered in South Africa, the new Covid variant has now spread into 89 countries in total.

Moderna says its booster shot is effective against Omicron variant

Israel has introduced fresh travel restrictions ahead of the holiday season in the wake of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. The government is being cautious to limit the spread of the virus.

Israel shuts border ahead of holiday season amid Omicron fears

COVID alert raised to level 4 in the UK as it reports the first death from Omicron variant of coronavirus. PM Boris Johnson raised concerns about which the virus is accelerating.

COVID-19: UK reports first death from Omicron variant | Alert raised to level 4

The Omicron variant of coronavirus makes its way into China, as Asian country reports first such case. China orders stricter virus protocols.

After taking the world by storm, the Omicron variant of coronavirus makes its way into China

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned of a looming "tidal wave" of Omicron COVID-19 variant, and brought forward a target to give over-18s a booster jab by one month to the end of December.

UK PM Boris Johnson warns of looming 'tidal wave' of Omicron variant cases

According to the the World Health Organisation (WHO), the new omicron coronavirus variant spreads faster and considerably reduces vaccine efficacy compared to the delta variant.

Omicron variant reduces vaccine efficacy, spreads faster than Delta, says WHO

As COVID cases surge in South Africa amid Omicron variant's spread, President Cyril Ramaphosa tests COVID positive. Indian PM Narendra Modi and WHO wished him a speedy recovery. `

Fully vaccinated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa test COVID positive amid Omicron scare

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