The United Kingdom (UK) has recorded the highest-ever daily number of COVID-19 cases 78,610 since the beginning of the pandemic.

UK records highest-ever daily numbers of COVID-19 cases amid Omicron scare

Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the new Omicron COVID-19 variant is spreading across the globe at an unprecedented rate and urged to not underestimate it.

Don't underestimate Omicron variant, it's spreading at unprecedented rate, says WHO Chief

Israel has introduced fresh travel restrictions ahead of the holiday season in the wake of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. The government is being cautious to limit the spread of the virus.

Israel shuts border ahead of holiday season amid Omicron fears

Amid growing concerns over the highly-transmissible Omicron variant, questions have once again been raised on what should be done to prevent its spread. So here's a quick recap of some of the general guidelines for you to be well prepared against the virus.

How can you protect yourself from Omicron variant?

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned of a looming "tidal wave" of Omicron COVID-19 variant, and brought forward a target to give over-18s a booster jab by one month to the end of December.

UK PM Boris Johnson warns of looming 'tidal wave' of Omicron variant cases

According to the the World Health Organisation (WHO), the new omicron coronavirus variant spreads faster and considerably reduces vaccine efficacy compared to the delta variant.

Omicron variant reduces vaccine efficacy, spreads faster than Delta, says WHO

Vaccine mandate and strict COVID-19 guidelines spark several mass protests across Europe. Vaccine passports have been made mandatory in several countries to access public and leisure places.

Several mass protests erupt across Europe against vaccine mandate amid Omicron scare

As the Omicron variant of coronavirus spreads its wings in the US, the number of cases and deaths reported a surge in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, average COVID deaths per day have shot up 28%.

Amid Omicron threat, COVID-19 cases & deaths surge in US

The WHO chief Tedros Adhanom has said that there is an increased risk of reinfection with the Omicron Variant. However, there is still evidence that it causes milder severity when compared to Delta variant.

Omicron variant may pose higher reinfection risk but could be milder than Delta, says WHO

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing yet another scandal. Johnson had been facing accusations of sleaze and his poor handling of the covid-19 pandemic. Now one of Britain's newspapers has published a photograph of a gathering involving Boris Johnson during the lockdown.

UK newspaper publishes photo of PM Boris Johnson at 'garden party'

UK's health secretary has refused to rule out chances of further covid restrictions before Christmas. Health secretary Sajid Javid was asked about the potential for new restrictions, to which he replied that there are no guarantees in this pandemic.

UK health secretary signals more curbs loom ahead of Christmas

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Buffalo farmers in Australia to change some basic business practices to survive.

COVID-19 affected Buffalo farmers in Australia significantly

Alina Chan told British MPs that a lab leak is "the most likely" source of the Wuhan virus. She also asked the Lancet to share the research it received from Chinese scientists. Palki Sharma tells you how the lab leak theory is back in focus.

Gravitas: Lab leak "most likely" source of Covid-19, British MPs told

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has held a Downing Street press conference after the UK reported a record 78,610 daily COVID-19 infections amid surging transmission of the Omicron variant.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a COVID-19 press conference from Downing Street

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the buffalo farmers in Australia. For months, they had to sustain themselves with very little profits from milk and meat products. So how have the buffalo farmers of Australia managed to survive this downturn?

Australian buffalo farmers reducing carbon footprint to survive COVID-19 pandemic

On Wednesday, the United Kingdom (UK) recorded the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 78,610 new cases largely due to the Omicron variant spread.

UK confirms 78,610 daily COVID-19 cases, highest figure since start of pandemic

Europe has stepped up vaccinations of children aged five to eleven years against covid-19. The move comes at a time when the EU's health agency has warned that immunisation alone would not stop the rapid rise in Omicron cases.

EU ramps up Covid-19 vaccination drive for children aged 5-11

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Africa is experiencing its fastest surge in COVID-19 cases this year, with the number up 83 per cent in the past week, although deaths remain low.

Africa sees 83% surge in COVID-19 cases in past week, WHO remains 'cautiously optimistic'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cut short a trip to Southeast Asia on Wednesday after a member of his delegation contracted the COVID-19.

Antony Blinken cuts short Asia trip due to COVID-19 case among travelling US delegation group

The United kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson answered questions in parliament's last session ahead of Christmas recess.

UK PM Boris Johnson answers question in parliament's last session ahead of Christmas recess

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a rebellion. 75 Tory MPs are expected to vote against his 'Plan B' for Omicron variant. The 'mutiny' comes amid a wave of scandals & setbacks that have plagued 10 Downing Street. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Boris Johnson faces a rebellion | 75 MPs to vote against 'Covid Plan B'

Nightclub owners in London have criticised new restrictions to halt the spread of coronavirus variants that will go into effect on Wednesday.

London nightclub owners criticise UK's new Coronavirus rules for venues

British MPs have voted in favour of imposing new Coronavirus measures to combat Omicron variant, despite a significant Tory rebellion. Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered the biggest rebellion of his time, with the government relying on the support of the opposition Labour Party to get the measures passed.

UK MPs vote in favour of new Coronavirus measures

British MPs have voted for further measures to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a sizeable rebellion against the measures from within Prime Minister Boris Johnson's own Conservative party.

UK MPs vote for new COVID measures, amid rebellion against PM Boris Johnson

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