The United States appears to be emerging from its latest Covid-19 wave driven by the Omicron variant.

A steep rise in Covid-19 cases ends with a hint of downtick in US

The Omicron surge continues to pummel health care systems across the United States. However, many rural American countries have recorded a sharp spike in infections in the past week.

Rural countries report higher rates of COVID-19 infections in America

China is trying to crush the Omicron variant with an iron fist. Its aggressive measures have triggered 'rare criticism' on Chinese social Media. Palki Sharma gets you 5 videos of China's crackdown.

Gravitas: 5 Videos of lockdown horror from China

Adults in the US usually catch one or two common colds a year. They’re usually little more than an annoyance, but new research suggests they may offer some protection from a virus that’s much more dangerous.

Study: Getting common cold helps fight Omicron variant

The UK appears to have surpassed the peak of the latest wave of COVID-19 caused by Omicron, providing a glimmer of hope to rest of the world.

UK's Omicron data offers hope to the world as cases surpasses peak

The United States reported over 1.3 million new COVID-19 cases on Monday, with the daily case rate shattering global records as hospitalisations soared across the country.

US reports over 1.3 million new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

2022 was expected to be the year of recovery. The beginning has been shaky though, the surge in cases has led to disruptions. Financial bodies are revising their estimates, and governments are lowering their projections.

IMF had predicted the global economy to grow by 4.9% in 2022

South Africa quickly became the epicenter of the Omicron wave. Today this variant has reached most countries prompting a big spike in cases. But a study in South Africa is teaching the world about the trajectory of omicron, hinting that the acute wave may be ending soon.

When will the Omicron wave end? A learning for the world

After a spate of recent Covid cases, the northern Chinese city of Tianjin is conducting mass Covid testing. The city has advised its nearly 14 million people to stay at home

China steps up its zero-tolerance Covid-19 strategy

The United Kingdom's official death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic rose above 150,000 on Saturday, following a record wave of cases caused by the Omicron variant.

UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 150,000 COVID deaths

Amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the US is seeing a spike in Covid-19 cases among children and young adults and a rise in pediatric hospitalisations.

Covid hospitalisations soar for kids under five in US due to Omicron variant

As the number of Omicron variant cases continues to rise, the number of daily coronavirus cases reached 300 million on Friday. The Omicron variant is believed to spread faster than other variants.

300 million COVID-19 cases reported worldwide amid Omicron surge

India witnessed the highest surge in coronavirus cases recording 1,17,100 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 28 per cent since Thursday.

India reports over 1,17,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; 302 deaths

In a bid to combat the spread of infection, Italy's government announced Wednesday that vaccinations against COVID-19 would be mandatory for those over the age of 50 as of February 15.

Italy toughens vaccination rules, mandates jab for those over 50

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

As France grapples with a record number of COVID-19 cases, authorities said they had discovered a new variant named B.1.640.2. The new variant is tentatively called IHU.

Explained: What is the new 'IHU'  variant discovered in France?

After a relatively stable trend in the Covid 19 cases, India is recording a rise in the number of infections dominated by the omicron variant. A total of 58 000 Covid 19 cases were reported in India in the last 24 hours this is a 55 percent increase in cases in just one day.

India records 2,135 Omicron cases in last 24 hours

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

India reports fresh 58000 Covid 19 cases in 24 hours

In the last two years, nearly 8 billion people are waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to end. Even though. newer variants are complicating the question of when will this pandemic end? WION gets you a report.

Will COVID-19 pandemic become endemic?

A US-based doctor has claimed that, the fast-spreading Omicron variant is “nothing more than a seasonal cold virus” and has warned against "overreaction and over-reach".

'Omicron is nothing more than a seasonal cold virus', claims US-based doctor

Omicron is currently shaking the world to its core, hospitals in US and UK run out of staff

The Israeli health care system is struggling to administer enough COVID-19 tests in the face of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant, leaving the Health Ministry to revise its testing policies.

Israel to revise COVID-19 testing rules amid surge in Omicron variant cases

Amid the spread of the Omicron variant at a blistering pace, the United States has recorded over 1 million daily Covid-19 cases as per data from Johns Hopkins University.

US sets global record of over 1 million daily Covid-19 cases after Fauci warns of 'vertical increase'

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