US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data related to the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) variant Omicron, which has a large number of mutations, said to be posing a bigger threat than previous variants.

CDC report on COVID-19 situation after initial detection of Omicron variant in the United States

Following a positive test result on Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently undergoing treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms. Mondli Gungubele, Minister in the Presidency, verified this hours after Ramaphosa delivered his eulogy at FW de Klerk's state memorial in Cape Town on Sunday.

Vaccinated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19, isolates himself

Doja Cat will no longer perform at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball. On Friday, the songstress revealed that has cancelled her two tour stops in Boston and New York after "a few members" of her team tested positive for covid.

Doja Cat cancels two big performances after her team members tests Covid-19 positive

First plastic and now, face mask. What’s common is that both have become a cause of concern due to excessive litter. If a research data collected from 11 countries is to be believed, face mask pollution is the next big thing.

COVID-19 effect: Litter caused by face masks witnesses 9,000% rise, says study

It's the holiday season! And everyone wishes to be with their loved ones and enjoy the merriment from Christmas celebrations to the New Year. The same goes with an Australian couple, who is ready to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a private jet costing approximately US$32,000 to fly their pet dog home from New Zealand.

'Million Dollar Munchkin': Australian couple plans to charter private jet for dog stranded by Covid rules

Just after Pakistani media reported that first case of Omicron had been found in the country, health authorities refuted the claim. National Institute of Health (NIH) said the sample taken from a 57-year-old woman was not confirmed to contain the Omicron variant.

No case of Omicron in Pakistan, say health authorities refuting media claims

Top US epidemiologist Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday that there were early indications that Covid-19 Omicron variant was not more severe than strains encountered before.

Omicron variant 'almost certainly' not more severe than Delta: Top epidemiologist Anthony Fauci

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was exposed to the coronavirus Tuesday by a UN official who already had Covid-19 and is isolating for the next few days, diplomatic sources said.

UN chief cancels meetings, isolates after COVID-19 exposure: Report 

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of their final Champions League group game at Zenit St Petersburg while four other players are out injured, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Tuesday.

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Zenit clash in Champions League

A major reason behind coronavirus spreading rapidly across the world is its high transmissibility. The virus can easily be spread from one person to another. Strict measures like lockdown and social distancing had to be introduced because of this.

A special chewing gum to reduce Covid transmission? Scientists say yes

President Joe Biden is set to kick off a more urgent campaign for Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots Thursday as he unveils his winter plans for combating the coronavirus and its omicron variant.

President Biden set to kick off campaign for Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that India's upcoming tour of South Africa this month is on despite the threat due to the new coronavirus variant - Omicron in the country.

India to tour South Africa for three Tests, three ODIs; T20Is to be played later: BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Germany imposed restrictions on the unvaccinated on Thursday in a bid to break dramatic surge in coronavirus cases and the latest Omicron scare. Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel and her successor Olaf Scholz agreed with leaders of Germany's 16 states to bar the unvaccinated from access to all but the most essential businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies and bakeries.

Omicron scare: Germany gets tough on unvaccinated, imposes restrictions

A prominent conservative broadcaster and anti-vaxxer in US Marcus Lamb has died of Covid. Jonathan Lamb, son of Marcus Lamb described the Covid infection as "a spiritual attack from the enemy".

Conservative anti-vaxxer broadcaster Marcus Lamb dies of Covid

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has lavished huge praise on Narendra Modi and India's spirits as the country is ready to extend their support to African countries reeling under the new Covid variant named Omicron.

Kevin Pietersen lauds PM Modi as India ready to help African nations amid Omicron scare

Amid the Omicron variant of COVID-19 creating concern globally, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday said the sample of one of the two persons who arrived in Bengaluru recently from South Africa is 'different from the Delta variant'.

Sample of one person who came from South Africa is different from Delta, says Karnataka minister

World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Dr Tedros on Tuesday cautioned against blanket measures and knee-jerk reactions over Omicron variant of the Covid virus and said that such moves may not be necessary.

Omicron threat: WHO warns against knee-jerk reaction, blanket measures

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc said that their COVID-19 diagnostic tests can accurately detect the novel coronavirus variant Omicron, which has caused some nations to close their borders.

This company says its COVID-19 test accurately detects Omicron variant

Bharat Biotech, the maker of India's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, said on Tuesday that it was studying whether the vaccine would work against Omicron variant. The development follows warning from Moderna CEO about existing vaccines potentially being less effective against Omicron which is feared to be more transmissible and dangerous than previous coronavirus variants.

Omicron threat: Covaxin maker Bharat Biotech studying if vaccine works against variant

China`s foreign ministry said on Tuesday the new Omicron COVID-19 variant will pose challenges for prevention and control, but it nonetheless believes the Winter Olympics will go smoothly.

China claims Winter Olympics will go smoothly despite Omicron scare

Portugal detected 13 cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus on Monday, all involving players and staff members of Lisbon soccer club Belenenses SAD, after one player recently returned from South Africa, health authority DGS said.

Omicron hits Portugal as 13 members of Lisbon football club Belenenses SAD test positive

Omicron variant of coronavirus has governments across the world on alert. The variant, which was first found in South Africa has now spread to many other countries and nations all over the world are releasing guidelines or restricting air travel to try and ensure that the virus doesn't cross their borders.

Omicron threat: Here is 'countries-at-risk' list released by India

South African Medical Association (SAMA) said that the new Omicron variant of coronavirus resulted in mild disease without prominent syndromes and slammed the hype around it as several countries imposed bans on flight from African countries.

Covid: Omicron variant causing mild disease, says South African Medical Association, slams hype 

French Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Sunday that Omicron variant of coronavirus may already be spreading in France. He said that government was taking measures to contain spread of the variant.

Omicron variant is likely circulating in France: Health minister

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