Canada detects first case of highly mutated coronavirus variant BA.2.86

Omicron variant XE found in Gujarat, claims report

COVID-19 cases across Europe have surged multifold driven by the Omicron mutant variant. France has reported over 300,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in the last 24 hours.

Omicron cases surge across Europe, with France reporting over 300,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

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US President Joe Biden calls Pfizer COVID-19 pill a 'Game Changer' as the US increases order to 20 million amid a surge in cases.

US President Joe Biden calls Pfizer COVID-19 pill a 'Game Changer'

It was supposed to be a new year, a post-pandemic 2022 one, where we put the pandemic behind us. Instead, it is the year of a new variant one that is wreaking havoc across the world omicron is currently shaking the globe to its core.

Omicron causing crippling staff shortages in UK & US

The horrific images of India's deadly second wave, which hit the country in April this year are still fresh in people's memory.

India details plan to combat omicron threat

The WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan has said that while the new covid variant omicron appears to be very transmissible, the right response is to be prepared and not panic.

Omicron around the world

The WHO has confirmed that the omicron is quite transmissible, yet not so lethal. The reason seems to be in the similarity of the genetic material to the virus which causes the common cold.

Did omicron pick up common cold mutation?

Is Omicron really deadlier than the Delta variant? There is no scientific evidence to back this claim. Also, numbers show otherwise. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Omicron cases spread to over 30 countries

A preliminary study by scientists in South African published on Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three times more likely to cause reinfections than other variants like the Delta or Beta.

Initial study shows Omicron variant 3 times more likely to cause reinfections

Australia reported the country's first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. A student with no history of foreign travel has tested positive for the strain in the country.

Australia reports first Omicron COVID-19 variant case

Southern Africa has been hit with travel bans after reporting the new Omicron variant. But Europe - with 42 cases of the same variant - faces no such bans. Palki Sharma tells you why such discriminatory policies created Omicron in the first place.

Gravitas: India helps Africa amid Omicron alert

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa slammed the western nations which have imposed travel bans on the country on fears of the new potentially highly-transmissible variant of COVID-19, Omicron.

South Africa President questions travel bans by western nations on fears of Omicron

Omicron was in Europe way before South Africa flagged it. Where did the new variant come from? Is banning flights from South Africa even helping? What should the World do? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What the world can learn from the Omicron surge

Days after a new variant of COVID-19 was identified in southern Africa, at least 20 countries around the world have confirmed that they have found cases of it too. At least 70 countries and territories have imposed travel restrictions over the Omicron variant.

At least 20 countries confirm Omicron COVID-19 variant cases

As the world grapples with the Omicron variant, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asserted that "blanket travel bans will not prevent the international spread of Omicron," while adding, "globally, we have a toxic mix of low vaccine coverage and very low testing."

Blanket travel bans will not prevent international spread of Omicron, says WHO Chief Tedros

The discovery of a new COVID-19 variant named Omicron triggered global alarm as countries rushed to suspend travel from southern Africa. A Bioinformatics Professor from Jerusalem, Michal Linial brings you an overview of the variant.

New COVID-19 variant Omicron triggers travel bans, restrictions

The new Omicron variant is spreading across the globe. Nations are shutting down borders and COVID-19 restrictions are returning. WION takes you where the news began as we report live from South Africa on the latest Omicron variant updates.

Countries ban travel from South Africa and other nations over Omicron COVID-19 variant

In response to the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant, Omicron in southern Africa, the United States, Canada, Russia, and a host of other countries joined the European Union in restricting travel for visitors from that region.

Omicron variant sparks travel bans, South Africa faces backlash

Japan on Tuesday confirmed its first case of infection from the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. This means that the new strain has now spread to 17 countries.

Japan becomes latest country to detect new Omicron COVID-19 variant

The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction across the world. An epidemiologist from South Africa brings you an overview of the variant.

Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant sparks travel bans, worries scientists

The new Omicron variant is spreading across the globe. Nations are shutting down borders and COVID-19 restrictions are returning. WION takes you where the news goes as our correspondents track the latest Omicron variant updates across the globe.

WION Developing Story: Fears of Omicron variant looms over the world

WHO has skipped Greek letters 'Xi' & 'Nu' to name the new Wuhan Virus variant 'Omicron'. Was this a deliberate omission? What is the health body saying in its defence? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: WHO skips 'XI' & 'NU', names new variant 'Omicron'; How deadly is the new variant?

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