Although the number of Omicron cases has witnessed huge spike, there is actually a lot more than meets the eye. The new variant of coronavirus has caused numerous illnesses but the severity is not too high and there seems to have been less hospitalisations, said some new studies.

Omicron variant cases soar around world, but still there’s a catch    

China`s meticulous plans to prevent an Olympics-seeded COVID-19 outbreak by sealing all participants inside a "closed loop" for the upcoming Winter Games will be tested by the emergence of the highly infectious Omicron variant.

Omicron variant, spreading at rapid pace, set to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Amid the ongoing spread of the Omicron mutant variant of the COVID-19, the US witnesses the highest case spike this week.

US witnesses highest COVID-19 case spike as positivity rate reaches over 28% amid Omicron spread

In Israel it has been suggested that up to a third of the country's almost 10 million people could contract the omicron variant of covid-19 in the next three week. Our correspondent Jodie Cohen spoke with professor Jonathan Gershoni who works at the school of molecular cell biology and biotechnology at the Tel Aviv university.

Dr Jonathan Gershoni exclusive on covid-19's latest variant Omicron

As the Omicron variant continues to spread, countries have started offering booster doses in order to build resistance against the infection but Israel is now far ahead of the curve. PM Naftali Bennett announced that the country will now be offering a fourth dose of the Covid- 19 vaccine to people over 60 and the health workers.

Israel approves fourth Covid-19 shot for people over 60 and health workers

The US witnessed a surge in hospitalisation due to the Omicron variant of the COVID-19. Though, Early data suggests less severity.

US: Surge in hospitalisation due to the Omicron

US witnesses highest COVID-19 case spike this week amid Omicron spread

The US Food and Drug Administration has amended the use of Pfizer booster doses for teenagers from 12 through 15 years of age. It has also reduced the time between the completion of primary vaccination of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose to at least five months.

Omicron update: FDA amends emergency use of Pfizer booster dose for more teens

While COVID-19 new variant Omicron is on everyone’s mind with the rise in positive cases around the world, singer-songwriter Omarion feels people are confusing his name with that of the virus.

Singer Omarion responds to fans confusing his name with COVID-19 variant Omicron

As covid-19 cases once again start to rise, India has opened vaccinations for children aged 15-18. Nearly 12 lakhs teenager have been vaccinated, only Covaxin will be given to teens.

India starts Covid vaccine drive for teenagers, over 8 lakh register for shots

At a time when the world is battling the pandemic a US-based cardiologist termed the latest variant Omicron as nothing more than a seasonal cold virus. In a bid to reduce panic and misinformation that has been circulating around the Omicron variant, the cardiologist has further warned against overreaction and overreach by the government agencies around the world.

'Omicron is a seasonal cold virus, govt's reaction to it is more harmful' claims US-based Doctor

In the United States, the top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has warned of a possible surge in hospitalization rates due to a rise in the number of infections driven by the omicron variant. Listen in to what Dr Fauci has to say.

United States: Early data suggests Omicron is 'less severe' | Covid-19 News

As the Omicron variant continues to wreak havoc around the globe, different countries have started to offer booster shots to try and improve the resistance that people have in their immunity. Israel has now announced that it will be offering not just a third but a fourth doze of covid-19 vaccine.

Israel offers fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Amid a rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases globally fuelled by the Omicron variant, scientists and experts are working to analyse the immune escape potential. After the initial examination, it was said that Omicron is the most worrying Covid variant since delta with a large number of mutations.

COVID-19: Are these new symptoms of Omicron variant? Experts weigh in

Israel approves the 4th COVID jab as a booster dose amid rapidly rising COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant.

Israel approves 2nd booster dose for elderly, health workers against Omicron

Despite the troubling Covid spike, a video shared widely on Twitter shows massive crowds at a famous Goa tourist site. Since the end of December, Goa has seen a considerable influx of tourists, with visitors flocking to the coastal state for the Christmas-New Year holiday season.

Watch: Tourists ignored the Omicron warning at Baga Beach in Goa

India records 33,750 fresh cases of coronavirus in a span of 24 hours. And around 1,700 cases of Omicron variant have been detected in the country till now. Covid tally of the country has spiked to 3,49,22,882.

India records 33,750 new Covid cases in 24 hours as Omicron tally reaches 1,700

After boycotting the Beijing winter Olympics diplomatically, Canada is now showing concerns over sending its athletes to the games because of the Omicron threat.

Canada is 'worried' over Beijing Winter Olympics as it cites concern over Omicron variant

India has recorded 27,553 fresh cases in 24 hours and the tally of Omicron variant of coronavirus has risen to 1,525, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Sunday.

India registers 27,553 fresh cases in 24 hours, Omicron tally rises to 1,525

When omicron was first detected in South Africa, countries all over the world were swung into action. Travel restrictions were announced. In no time, experts across the world are studying the variant, and several studies highlight various characteristics of omicron.

Making sense of the Omicron: Several studies highlight various characteristics of Omicron

The UK is currently witnessing one of the most severe omicron surges, with England reporting a record daily spike of over 162,500 new cases on Saturday.

The UK is currently witnessing one of the most severe Omicron surges

Cases of Omicron are on a steady rise in India. The current tally stands at 1525.

Omicron cases continue to rise in India, tally at 1525

A UK study done on Omicron mutant variant's hospitalisation rates claim that Hospitalisation risk is one-third of Delta in Omicron.

UK Study on Omicron hospitalisation rates: Hospitalisation risk one-third of Delta

COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the 1 million mark with the ongoing surge in infections across Europe. Now, the Omicron mutant variant threatens to batter the region.

Europe: COVID-19 deaths surpass 1 million mark as Omicron variant threatens to batter the region

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