France, Britain, and Greece reported a record number of COVID cases amid Omicron spread across the European continent.

COVID surge wreaks havoc across the European continent amid Omicron spread

China is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 infections. According to reports, at least 155 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours.

China records highest spike in daily Coronavirus cases in 21 months

The Omicron variant is gaining pace across India as well. The total number of confirmed omicron cases in India today stands at 269.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to hold review meeting over rising Omicron cases in the country

China has now imposed a partial lockdown in its northern city of Xi'an, ordering all 13 million residents to stay at home. According to reports, city officials have ordered all residents to remain at home unless they have a pressing reason to go out.

China locks down around 13 million people in Xi'an city amid rising COVID-19 cases

Omicron is now the dominant variant of the COVID-19 in the US, federal health officials said, racing ahead of Delta and other variants and accounting for 73% of new infections last week.

Omicron Variant spreads across the world

As Omicron cases rise in India to 161 cases, India steps up its vaccination program. According to Health Ministry, 58% of adults are fully vaccinated.

COVID-19: Omicron cases rise in India as tally reach 161

The World Health Organisation (WHO) warns against underestimating the Omicron variant of the coronavirus as cases surge rapidly worldwide.

WHO Chief urges cancelling gatherings as Omicron appears to be better at evading antibodies

Omicron spreads its wings in India as confirmed tally of the variant shots up to 37. Meanwhile, India's vaccination drive also catches pace.

India's Omicron case tally reach 37; Vaccination drive also catches pace

As the Omicron variant spread its wings in the UK and cases surge, PM Boris Johnson announces new tougher COVID restrictions to keep rising cases in check.

Tougher COVID restrictions introduced in UK as cases surge owing to Omicron variant | English News

World Health Organization warned the nations to not dismiss the Omicron variant of COVID-19 as mild. WHO also added that vaccines may have reduced effectiveness.

WHO: World should not dismiss Omicron variant as mild

As COVID cases surge in South Africa amid Omicron variant's spread, President Cyril Ramaphosa tests COVID positive. Indian PM Narendra Modi and WHO wished him a speedy recovery. `

Fully vaccinated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa test COVID positive amid Omicron scare

As Omicron cases rise, India's ICMR comes up with a new made in India testing kit that can detect the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 in 2 hours.

India's ICMR launches a new indigenous kit capable of detecting the Omicron variant in 2 hours

According to South African doctors, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is milder than that of Delta. The number of COVID cases soar in the African nation.

South African Doctors: Omicron variant milder than Delta

A study conducted in the UK to examine the efficacy of vaccines against the Omicron variant of COVID-19 claims that booster shots provides up to 75% protection against the new variant.

A study in the UK claims booster doses are effective against the Omicron variant of COVID-19

As cases surge across England amid Omicron variant's presence, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces new COVID restrictions, including mandatory vaccine passports and work from home.

New COVID restrictions, including mandatory vaccine passports announced in UK amid Omicron threat

COVID-19 cases in Omicron-hit South Africa more than double within a week as it reports around 20,000 new cases and 36 COVID-related deaths in the last 24 hours. However, it is still early to determine how many of these cases are because of the Omicron variant.

Omicron wave hits South Africa as 20,000 new COVID-19 cases & 36 deaths reported in last 24 hours

Harvard scientist tells a UK committee investigating COVID-19 that there is no evidence that the virus originated from animal and lab leak from Wuhan is likely the cause of COVID.

Harvard scientist to UK committee: Wuhan lab leak likely cause of COVID

With COVID-19 still isn't over yet, African nations are wasting millions of COVID jabs due to sluggish rollout and inadequate storage facilities.

Are African nations wasting millions of COVID jabs? 400,000 jabs to go waste in Senegal

Europe remains in the firm grip of the deadly covid-19 pandemic, several countries in the region continue to report worrying trends. The World Health Organization has warned that the death toll in Europe can top 2.2 million this winter if the current trends continue.

Slovakia, Netherlands, Hungary post record covid cases

The World Health Organization has warned that the death toll in Europe can top 2.2 million this winter if the current trends continue.

WHO: Europe staring at 2.2 million deaths this winter

COP26 climate summit: Nearly 300 people tested positive for COVID-19 after event

Israel has approved Covid-19 vaccines for children from the age of 5, the country's 9.4 million population is relatively young.

COVID-19 : Vaccine approved for children in Israel

There are concerns about use of the vaccine in children as young as two. India's Covaxin is under trail for children.

Covaxin under trail for Children

German Health Minister has said that restrictions like mask-wearing and limited indoor activities for unvaccinated people will stay until next spring. However, he also said that Germany will be able to cope with the crisis better due to the vaccination drive being carried out in the country.

Germany: Highest Covid cases on Saturday since mid-May

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