Germany reported another record high seven-day incidence of the coronavirus on Wednesday even as the country prepares to ease restrictions. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) registered 262,593 new infections, a 22% jump compared to a week ago, bringing the total number of infections to nearly 17.

Germany reports another record COVID-19 incidence

As India reports a high number of Omicron BA.2 cases, a top Health Expert has said it is not a cause of concern because it will not lead to another COVID-19 surge in the country.

Omicron BA.2 will not cause another COVID-19 surge, says expert

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'

Nepal has banned the entry of people coming from eight African countries and Hong Kong to curb the spread of the newly found Omicron COVID-19 variant.

Nepal bans entry from 8 African nations, Hong Kong over Omicron variant fears

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

India has become the 30th country in the world to report cases of the Omicron variant. One of the patients is a doctor with no travel history. Is Omicron a deadlier variant or is it just spreading fast? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India becomes the 30th country to report Omicron cases

Two COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in India, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. Both the cases have been reported in Karnataka with the patients being two men aged 66 and 46.

Omicron variant detected in India, both cases from southern state Karnataka

The Indian Health Ministry made a press briefing on the situation of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country. The centre informed that two people have been tested positive for the variant in Karnataka.

Two cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Karnataka: Indian Health Ministry

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

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

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

President Joe Biden called the new omicron variant of the coronavirus a cause for concern but “not a cause for panic” and said that he was not considering any widespread US lockdown.

US President Joe Biden says Omicron variant is cause for 'concern, not panic'

India has issued revised guidelines for international travellers in view of Omicron variant COVID-19. The new guidelines will come into effect from December 1.

India issues travel advisory for international passengers over Omicron variant

The new COVID-19 variant, Omicron has triggered alarm in all over the world is now posing new risks for the American people. This comes at a time when the Biden administration is attempting to control the latest strain of the virus.

US brraces for new Omicron COVID-19 variant

Sri Lanka will ban entry to most of travellers from six Southern African countries over concerns about the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Sri Lanka bans travellers from six African nations over Omicron variant

The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pleaded with countries during the World Health Assembly to do their part to tackle vaccine inequality amid the risk of Omicron variant spreading globally.

WHO chief raises alarm over vacccine equity amid risk of Omicron spreading globally

WION's Jodie Cohen speaks to Israel health care expert Professor Jonathan Halevy over the newly found Omicron COVID-19 variant.

Important to take the second jab within 2-3 months, says Prof Jonathan Halevy

World leaders are mulling or introducing strict measures and partial lockdowns as the World Health Organisation (WHO) produces a stern warning over the new Omicron variant. But, the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is insisting that full lockdowns should not be necessary.

Boris Johnson rules out lockdown as UK citizens are confused over Christmas celebrations

As the scare over the new COVID-19 variant has spread across the world, Israel has said that it will ban the entry of all foreign travellers to the country. This comes as the country has detected the second case of the newly found Omicron variant.

Israel tightens travel restrictions over new COVID-19 variant

While speaking on the newly found COVID-19 variant Omicron, the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the lack of sharing of biological samples hindered our collective ability to understand how the virus is evolving. He also raised alarm over vaccine equity during his speech.

'103 countries have not even reached 40% vaccination', says WHO chief Tedros

The Delta Variant has been driving a surge in COVID-19 cases across the globe. Countries are grappling with new infections and growing hospitalisations. WION tells you why the Delta variant is more transmissible than other strains?

Explained: Why is Delta variant more transmissible than other COVID-19 strains?

Shrugging off growing worries about new COVID-19 variants and the impact of supply bottlenecks on factory production in Germany, the European Commission has upgraded its eurozone growth forecasts.

World Business Watch: EU hikes economic recovery forecast as downside risks emerge

New variants & rare adverse events have put the effectiveness of vaccines under scanner. Experts fear the Delta Plus Variant could escape the immunity given by vaccines. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: New Delta Plus variant sparks concern

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a new nomenclature for COVID-19 variants. The new system is based on the letters of the Greek alphabet to avoid stigmatising nations where they were first detected.

Letters of Greek alphabet to be used to name COVID-19 variants