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

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa slammed the western nations which have imposed travel bans on the country on fears of the new potentially highly-transmissible variant of COVID-19, Omicron.

South Africa President questions travel bans by western nations on fears of Omicron

Omicron was in Europe way before South Africa flagged it. Where did the new variant come from? Is banning flights from South Africa even helping? What should the World do? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: What the world can learn from the Omicron surge

Days after a new variant of COVID-19 was identified in southern Africa, at least 20 countries around the world have confirmed that they have found cases of it too. At least 70 countries and territories have imposed travel restrictions over the Omicron variant.

At least 20 countries confirm Omicron COVID-19 variant cases

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

The discovery of a new COVID-19 variant named Omicron triggered global alarm as countries rushed to suspend travel from southern Africa. A Bioinformatics Professor from Jerusalem, Michal Linial brings you an overview of the variant.

New COVID-19 variant Omicron triggers travel bans, restrictions

The new Omicron variant is spreading across the globe. Nations are shutting down borders and COVID-19 restrictions are returning. WION takes you where the news began as we report live from South Africa on the latest Omicron variant updates.

Countries ban travel from South Africa and other nations over Omicron COVID-19 variant

In response to the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant, Omicron in southern Africa, the United States, Canada, Russia, and a host of other countries joined the European Union in restricting travel for visitors from that region.

Omicron variant sparks travel bans, South Africa faces backlash

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

The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction across the world. An epidemiologist from South Africa brings you an overview of the variant.

Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant sparks travel bans, worries scientists

WHO has skipped Greek letters 'Xi' & 'Nu' to name the new Wuhan Virus variant 'Omicron'. Was this a deliberate omission? What is the health body saying in its defence? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: WHO skips 'XI' & 'NU', names new variant 'Omicron'; How deadly is the new variant?

In the latest study, researchers found out that antibodies developed by COVID-19 vaccines reduce more than 50 percent after six months of the second jab. The study further says that the number of antibodies developed in response to the vaccine will be determined by a person’s age or sex.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Antibodies reduce 57% after 6 months of second jab, says study

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 Organization has declared the recently-discovered B.1.1.529 strain of COVID-19, to be a variant of concern and renamed it Omicron. The variant was first detected in southern Africa. WION brings you some of the FAQs about this new strain.

What do we know about the Omicron variant?

The omicron strain of the coronavirus is cropping up across Europe. The European Commission chief said that the world is in a race against time to understand the new COVID-19 variant.

Omicron adds to Europe’s growing Covid woes, Britain to convene urgent meeting

Omicron variant has raised an alarm across the world. Here we will answer some of the FAQs about this new strain.

Omicron variant raises alarm across the world

As Delta variant continues to wreak havoc across the US, top health experts have now warned of a looming Omicron wave in the country. Experts have warned that the Omicron variant will dominate the newly registered cases in the coming weeks due to its high transmissibility.

US experts say Omicron will dominate new cases in coming weeks

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

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