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

The number of Omicron cases rising in the United Kingdom has been enormously worrying for the authorities. Experts have warned that Omicron variant could become the dominant strain in the United Kingdom by the end of December.

United Kingdom reports rapid spread of the Omicron variant

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.

Are Case Of Omicron mild compared to other Coronavirus variants?

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

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

Amid growing concerns over the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) variant, Pfizer Inc said on Friday the pandemic could extend through next year. The vaccine making company also announced plans to come up with a three-dose vaccine regimen for children aged 2 to 16.

Pfizer says COVID-19 pandemic could extend to 2024

While the Omicron variant of coronavirus continues to rapidly spread all over the world, scientists are still struggling to identify the symptoms of this new variant.

COVID-19: Experts name one common symptom of Omicron variant

The current situation of the United Kingdom is a grim picture of the country where the Omicron variant of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly. It is also a warning to the world to not neglect the safety measures such as using face masks, social distancing, vaccination, sanitisation, etc.

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As the UK battles the Omicron threat, Britain on Friday reported a record 93,045 new COVID-19 cases. It is the third consecutive day as the UK reported a record number of COVID-19 cases amid a surge in Omicron cases.

UK reports highest number of COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day

Reports claim there has been a rush for booster doses in Ameican amid warning of an Omicron wave. US President Joe Biden had warned about "winter of severe illness and death" due to the rise in Omicron cases.

Amid threat of Omicron wave, Americans rush to get COVID-19 boosters

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

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

UK's health secretary Sajid Javid informed parliament today that the government will be lifting its "red list" imposed on 11 African countries amid community transmission of Omicron in the UK.

'Red list is less effective': UK to lift travel ban on 11 African countries

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'

COVID-19 cases in Canada may rapidly rise in the coming days due to community spread of the Omicron variant, mirroring the situation in the country's most populous province, of Ontario, Canada's top health official said on Monday.

Canada could soon see a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases as Omicron spreads locally 

The UK has reported the world's first omicron death in less than three weeks, this new variant has spread to more than 60 countries. Is India ready to contain Omicron? Palki Sharma tells you why India needs to prepare for a surge

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Amid the global spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, countries are stepping up measures to curb the spread of the virus. Let's take a look at some of these measures from across the world.

Coronavirus Pandemic Update: New York brings back mask mandate

China's Guangzhou province reported an Omicron variant case on Tuesday after a man was detected with the new variant. The man reportedly flew from Shanghai and was constantly tested for the virus by authorities.

China records second Omicron case; virus surge in major export hub

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data related to the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) variant Omicron, which has a large number of mutations, said to be posing a bigger threat than previous variants.

CDC report on COVID-19 situation after initial detection of Omicron variant in the United States

As the world is making all attempts to keep a check on the spread of the Omicron, a case of this variant of coronavirus has got confirmed in mainland China, said media reports on Monday.

First case of Omicron variant reported in mainland China, say reports

When you can get a pizza in 30 minutes why should you wait for three days to identify a case of Omicron variant. Well, now no one will have to as a team of Indian researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi have developed a mechanism to detect Omicron variant of Covid in just 90 minutes, a report by PTI said.

Indian researchers develop test to detect Omicron variant in just 90 min

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive for the disease. Ramaphosa was fully vaccinated and is self-isolating in Cape Town.

Fully vaccinated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19

As cases of Omicron variant are increasing all around the world, Brazil has decided to exercise caution and will now be demanding Covid vaccination certificate from international travellers.

Brazil may start asking for vaccine certificate from incoming foreign travellers

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