Omicron has threatened China's Zero COVID policy as it battles the worst COVID-19 wave in 2 years. Cases driven by the Omicron mutant variant has been forcing major cities in China into lockdowns.

Omicron threatens China's Zero COVID policy as it battles worst COVID wave in 2 years

Covid is not over yet. Dr Anthony Fauci, who is US President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, has said that the country may witness another spike in coronavirus cases.

Not over yet? US may witness another rise in Covid cases, predicts Dr Anthony Fauci

Driven by the Omicron variant of the COVID-19, the coronavirus cases in China is surging. At present, China reported the Highest daily COVID-19 cases in 2 years.

China: Highest daily COVID-19 cases in 2 years as Omicron fuels the surge

In its highest daily figure since the Wuhan outbreak, China on Saturday 1,524 coronavirus cases. As cases surge, China will be introducing rapid antigen tests for the first time, states the Health Ministry.

COVID-19: China records highest daily cases in two years

A lockdown has been imposed in the northeastern Chinese city of nine million people Changchun as Covid cases continue to surge. For the first time in two years, China's daily Covid cases are over 10,000 as the highly contagious Omicron variant has triggered outbreaks on a scale only seen during the Wuhan outbreak Changchun is the capital of Jilin province and an important industrial base.

China locks down city of 9 million as Covid cases surge

Coronavirus is not over yet. The rise in the number of infections in different parts of the world seem to be a reminder for everyone. In England, the number of Covid cases have spiked among older adults.

In England, number of Covid cases witness rise among older adults, says study  

Hong Kong authorities are ramping up the provision of community isolation and treatment units as cases of coronavirus continue to surge. The government, in a statement, said that the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal would be completely turned into a dedicated Covid facility with 1,000 beds.

Amid a surge in cases, Hong Kong to ramp up isolation facilities

China reported 195 new COVID-19 cases in the mainland for Feb. 19, up from 137 cases a day earlier, the health authority said on Sunday. Ninety-four of the new infections were imported, the National Health Commission said in a statement, while 101 were locally transmitted, compared with 80 a day earlier.

Mainland China reports 195 new COVID-19 cases vs 137 a day earlier

The Norwegian government has lifted its final Covid restrictions as they have scrapped all the social distancing measures. Also, masks are not mandatory now in public spaces.

Norway scraps all social distancing measures amid a surge in Omicron cases

Hong Kong reported 986 new coronavirus infections on Thursday as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak which medical experts warn could see 28,000 daily cases by the end of March, with the unvaccinated elderly a particular worry.

Hong Kong Covid infections surge, experts warn of 30,000 cases a day

The Omicron variant coronavirus entered Tonga for the first time in the wake of last month's volcanic eruption, officials confirmed Thursday, as the number of COVID-19 cases in the kingdom almost doubled to 64.

Tonga virus cases surge in wake of volcano eruption

Countries around the globe are battling with a fresh wave of the pandemic and the highly contagious omicron variant. While some have ramped up testing and vaccinations, many are bringing back stricter restrictions in an attempt to quell the surge. Several others have ditched restrictions and are gradually moving towards normality.

COVID: While some countries are bringing back restrictions, Several others are ditching them

The BA.2 Omicron sub-variant has rapidly infected people in Denmark, and is transmitting even faster than the original Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Study: Omicron sub-variant BA.2 more contagious, 39% of infected patients likely to infect others

Studies highlight the effectiveness of the Third dose against the Omicron variant of COVID-19. They claim that the booster dose is 90% effective in preventing hospitalisations.

Studies highlight the effectiveness of booster dose against the Omicron variant of COVID-19

COVID-19 cases continue to soar with each passing day. As per the latest data, the number of infections recorded is nearly 3 million globally this week only.

Global COVID cases continue to soar due to the Omicron variant

Taiwan is reporting a surge in Covid cases just ahead of the Lunar New Year. The region has reported several clusters as the Omicron variant of coronavirus is leading a new wave.

Taiwan sees a surge in Covid cases ahead of Lunar New Year

India is currently witnessing a record surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the fast-spreading omicron variant. With an upward move in cases every day, the country is under the grip of an aggressive third wave.

India reports 337,704 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours amid a surge due to Omicron variant

India reports 317,532 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours amid a surge due to Omicron variant

India reports over 200,000 cases for 3 consecutive days due to the Omicron variant

India reports 268,833 new COVID-19 cases amid a surge due to the Omicron variant

India reports 264,202 new COVID-19 cases amid a surge due to the Omicron variant

Amid a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases and the active caseload breaching a million mark, Indian PM Modi to hold a meeting with CMs.

Indian PM Modi to hold a meeting with CMs as active caseload breaches a million mark

COVID-19 infections continued to surge in India. Though, at a slightly slower rate than last week. Mumbai, India's financial capital saw a drop in cases for the fourth consecutive day.

India reports 194,720 new COVID-19 cases amid a surge due to the Omicron variant

Scientists in Cyprus have detected a new variant of coronavirus dubbed as 'Deltacron'- combining both the Delta and Omicron variants. As per reports, 25 cases have been detected so far.

New Covid variant called 'Deltacron' detected in Cyprus; 25 cases so far

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