As the new virus variant B.1.1.529 gripped the world on Friday, the World Health Organisation(WHO) moved to name it Omicron and designated it as a "variant of concern".

Omicron: What does variant of concern mean?

As the World Health Organisation(WHO) reported the highest coronavirus cases reported in the US worldwide over the past week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) said the next variant that might emerge is just a few mutations potentially away from evading the vaccine.

Next virus variant few mutations potentially away from evading vaccines: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States has recommended wearing double-mask, which can help reduce COVID-19 transmission.

US: CDC recommends wearing double-mask, can help reduce COVID-19 transmission