UK PM Boris Johnson warns of a tidal wave of Omicron cases in the country as the UK raises alert to level 4. UK is currently witnessing a steady rise in COVID cases.

A tidal wave of Omicron approaching says PM Boris Johnson as the UK raises alert to level 4

As Omicron cases rise, India's ICMR comes up with a new made in India testing kit that can detect the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 in 2 hours.

India's ICMR launches a new indigenous kit capable of detecting the Omicron variant in 2 hours

The number of Omicron cases rising in the United Kingdom has been enormously worrying for the authorities. Experts have warned that Omicron variant could become the dominant strain in the United Kingdom by the end of December.

United Kingdom reports rapid spread of the Omicron variant

According to South African doctors, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is milder than that of Delta. The number of COVID cases soar in the African nation.

South African Doctors: Omicron variant milder than Delta

Vaccine mandate and strict COVID-19 guidelines spark several mass protests across Europe. Vaccine passports have been made mandatory in several countries to access public and leisure places.

Several mass protests erupt across Europe against vaccine mandate amid Omicron scare

As the Omicron variant of coronavirus spreads its wings in the US, the number of cases and deaths reported a surge in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, average COVID deaths per day have shot up 28%.

Amid Omicron threat, COVID-19 cases & deaths surge in US

A study conducted in the UK to examine the efficacy of vaccines against the Omicron variant of COVID-19 claims that booster shots provides up to 75% protection against the new variant.

A study in the UK claims booster doses are effective against the Omicron variant of COVID-19

The WHO chief Tedros Adhanom has said that there is an increased risk of reinfection with the Omicron Variant. However, there is still evidence that it causes milder severity when compared to Delta variant.

Are Case Of Omicron mild compared to other Coronavirus variants?

Omicron has pushed back the resumption of scheduled international flights. They will now remain suspended till January 31, 2022, as per Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) guidelines.

India: No commercial flights till January 31, order released by DGCA | Omicron Variant

COVID-19 cases in Omicron-hit South Africa more than double within a week as it reports around 20,000 new cases and 36 COVID-related deaths in the last 24 hours. However, it is still early to determine how many of these cases are because of the Omicron variant.

South Africa records 20,000 Covid cases of Omicron variant

Omicron variant may pose higher reinfection risk but could be milder than Delta, says WHO

As cases surge across England amid Omicron variant's presence, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces new COVID restrictions, including mandatory vaccine passports and work from home.

New COVID restrictions, including mandatory vaccine passports announced in UK amid Omicron threat

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