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 goes as our correspondents track the latest Omicron variant updates across the globe.

WION Developing Story: Fears of Omicron variant looms over the world

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

Doja Cat will no longer perform at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball. On Friday, the songstress revealed that has cancelled her two tour stops in Boston and New York after "a few members" of her team tested positive for covid.

Doja Cat cancels two big performances after her team members tests Covid-19 positive

Sri Lanka on Friday detected its first case of the newly found Omicron COVID-19 variant. According to reports, a Sri Lankan national who had returned from South Africa has tested positive for the virus.

First case of Omnicron COVID-19 variant detected in Sri Lanka

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