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

While the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 is spreading its wings globally, the UK chose to ease isolation rules ahead of Christmas.

UK eases COVID isolation rules ahead of Christmas amid Omicron surge globally

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he was looking at all kinds of things to keep the Omicron variant under control as the situation was extremely difficult.

Situation is extremely difficult in UK amid Omicron COVID-19 variant surge, says Boris Johnson

Omicron is now dominant COVID-19 variant in US, accounts for 73% of new cases

The COVID-19 infections seem to have broken records in several parts of Europe in recent weeks. Governments are scrambling to bolster up their defenses against fast spreading of Omicron variant.

COVID-19 infections have broken records in parts of Europe

Despite a rapid rise in the country's Omicron cases, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned people to take precautions and ruled out Christmas lockdown plans for now.

UK PM Boris Johnson: No Christmas lockdown for Britain yet, but looking at all kinds of options

The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 has spread its wings globally, with cases rising rapidly in the US. In the latest, Omicron has become the dominant strain in the US.

The Omicron variant has spurred a new wave of infections in the US

Omicron variant's properties keep 'surprising', experts claim

As COVID-19 shows no signs of stopping governments are taking strict measures to stop its rapid spread. The WHO has issued a warning ahead of the festive season. Here is the report on how the newly found Omicron COVID-19 variant is forcing governments to act.

Omicron variant surge across world, govts taking strict measures to curb spread

Omicron variant surge across world, governments taking strict measures to curb spread

Indonesia has reported its first Omicron infection. The variant was detected on Wednesday evening in an employee at a hospital in the capital Jakarta. The patient infected has no history of overseas travel.

Indonesia reports first case of Omicron COVID-19 variant

According to Chief Medical Advisor to US President Dr Anthony Fauci, the initial reports on the Omicron variant of coronavirus indicate that it may be less dangerous than Delta which continues to drive a surge in hospitalisations.

Early indications suggest Omicron may be less dangerous than Delta, says Fauci

The horrific images of India's deadly second wave, which hit the country in April this year are still fresh in people's memory.

India details plan to combat omicron threat

The WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan has said that while the new covid variant omicron appears to be very transmissible, the right response is to be prepared and not panic.

Omicron around the world

Is Omicron really deadlier than the Delta variant? There is no scientific evidence to back this claim. Also, numbers show otherwise. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Omicron cases spread to over 30 countries

US President Joe Biden has announced a pandemic strategy to protect Americans from the newly found Omicron COVID-19 variant over the winter.

Biden lays out winter plan to protect against Omicron COVID-19 variant

The US President Joe Biden laid out a pandemic strategy to fight the spread of the newly found Omicron COVID-19 variant that includes hundreds of vaccination sites, boosters for all adults, new testing requirements for international travellers and free at-home tests.

US President Biden lays out plans to fight spread of Omicron COVID-19 variant

A preliminary study by scientists in South African published on Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three times more likely to cause reinfections than other variants like the Delta or Beta.

Initial study shows Omicron variant 3 times more likely to cause reinfections

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

Two people from India's Karnataka have been tested positive for the newly found Omicron variant of COVID-19. The variant was first detected in South Africa and was recently declared 'Variant of Concern' by World Health Organisation (WHO).

Two Cases Of Omicron variant detected in India's 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

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Omicron Variant spreads across the world

UK eases COVID isolation rules ahead of Christmas amid Omicron surge globally

UK eases COVID isolation rules ahead of Christmas amid Omicron surge globally

Situation is extremely difficult in UK amid Omicron COVID-19 variant surge, says Boris Johnson

Omicron is now dominant COVID-19 variant in US, accounts for 73% of new cases

COVID-19 infections have broken records in parts of Europe

UK PM Boris Johnson: No Christmas lockdown for Britain yet, but looking at all kinds of options

The Omicron variant has spurred a new wave of infections in the US

Omicron variant's properties keep 'surprising', experts claim

Omicron variant surge across world, govts taking strict measures to curb spread

Omicron variant surge across world, governments taking strict measures to curb spread

Indonesia reports first case of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Early indications suggest Omicron may be less dangerous than Delta, says Fauci

India details plan to combat omicron threat

Omicron around the world

Gravitas: Omicron cases spread to over 30 countries

Biden lays out winter plan to protect against Omicron COVID-19 variant

US President Biden lays out plans to fight spread of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Initial study shows Omicron variant 3 times more likely to cause reinfections

Australia reports first Omicron COVID-19 variant case

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

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

Two Cases Of Omicron variant detected in India's Karnataka

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