The first cases of Omicron have appeared in Brazil and Latin America. The two travellers in Brazil who arrived from South Africa have tested positive.

Brazil confirms two cases of Omicron, closes air borders with six African nations

Dutch health authorities state that the Omicron variant was present in the Netherland even before its first case was reported in South Africa.

Omicron covid variant found in Europe before South Africa

While experts are trying to understand the new strain of coronavirus and governments are trying to contain the damage caused by Omicron, drug-maker Moderna has issued fresh warnings.

Omicron variant triggers global concern, drug-maker Moderna issues fresh warning

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

China expects to hold the 2022 Winter Olympics "smoothly" and on schedule, despite challenges posed by the emergence of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

China: Winter Olympics will proceed as planned despite Omicron challenge

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

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

It is a race against time for the scientists to try and understand the implications of what the new mutant variant called the Omicron variant of the coronavirus actually mean. Ever since the virus was detected in South Africa, it has set alarm bells all around the world. In an exclusive interview, WION's Kalden Ongmu spoke to the chairman of the South African medical association Angelique Coetzee who has been treating the new cases in her country, listen in.

Top South African medical expert sheds light on Covid-19 variant Omicron

Major oil producers could pause all plans to add crude supply as uncertainty looms over the severity of the new covid-19 strain. US WTI crude futures up 1.4% to $70.94/ barrel.

Major oil producers to pause plans to add crude supply, uncertainty due to Omicron

With the growing number of companies reporting cases of the Omicron variant, nations are shutting borders, covid-19 restrictions are returning, global markets are bracing for a crucial week ahead. WION reporters are tracking all the latest developments of the new deadly variant.

WION tracks spread of new covid-19 variant Omicron

Following the outbreak of the Omicron variant in Africa, India has come forward to support the affected countries in the continent. The Indian ministry of external affairs offered support by issuing a statement that highlighted made-in India vaccines will be supplied to the affected African countries.

India to supply indigenous covid-19 vaccines to Africa to fight Omicron

The new covid-19 variant has spread across the world, in a bid to combat the Omicron virus, Australia has shelved its plans to open international borders. It comes at a time when the country has confirmed five cases of this new variant.

Australia shelves plan to reopen borders amid Omicron scare

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?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pleaded with countries during the World Health Assembly to do their part to tackle vaccine inequality amid the risk of Omicron variant spreading globally.

WHO chief raises alarm over vacccine equity amid risk of Omicron spreading globally

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?

Amid the fears of the global risk of new covid variant, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that the Omicron variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a "very high" global risk of infection surges that could have "severe consequences".

Covid News: 'Risk related to Omicron very high,' says WHO

OPEC and its allies have postponed technical meetings to later this week, giving themselves more time to assess the impact of the new Omicron coronavirus variant on oil demand and prices.

OPEC postpones technical meetings to assess Omicron impact

With Europe facing a massive surge in covid-19 cases, the European Commission chief says the world is in a race against time to understand the new covid variant.

Omicron variant adds to Europe's woes, UK calls G7 meeting to discuss new covid-19 variant

India has issued fresh guidelines for international travellers as the Omicron variant triggers alarm across the world. It has issued a list of 'at-risk' nations, keeping in mind the evolving situation, countries in the categories are nations in Europe including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh and more.

India issues advisory for international passengers amid fears of 'Omicron'

South Africa has alerted the world with the new covid variant Omicron due to which many countries have imposed a travel ban on several African countries. South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has now come out and criticised the West for this move.

Covid variant Omicron: 'No scientific justification for curbs,' South African prez Cyril Ramaphosa

The Delta variant continues to wreak havoc across the United States, top health experts have now warned of a looming Omcron wave that could sweep across the US.

United States: Omicron to dominate new cases in coming weeks

As the world grapples with Omicron, the WHO has warned the nations about the threat of the new variant. Omicron has been found to be spread at a faster pace than the previous variant.

WHO: Omicron cases doubling at a faster pace, severity yet to be studied

The Israel government add 10 new countries to the list of destinations designated “red” due to high COVID-19 infections rates, as Israel braces for a wave of new cases driven by the Omicron variant of covid-19.

Israel all set to expand no-fly list amid Omicron scare

Germany's health minister has warned that country must brace for a massive fifth wave due to the new Omicron variant. Germany has been battered by a recent rise in Covid-19 cases and has imposed restrictions following it.

Germany faces massive Omicron wave, health minister issues warning

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