New Variant Omicron

Past COVID-19 infection does not provide protection from Omicron, say South African scientists

Much remains unknown about the new coronavirus variant, including whether it is more contagious, whether it makes people more seriously ill, and whether it can thwart the vaccine

Will Omicron lead to third COVID-19 wave in India? Centre has all the answers for you

The government in its FAQ said that given the fast pace of vaccination in India and high exposure to the Delta variant, the severity of the disease is anticipated to be low

Nowhere to hide: Omicron variant of COVID-19 widens its reach, Singapore and Malaysia report first cases

The heavily mutated variant is setting alarm bells across nations and spreading at a rapid pace, forcing nations to impose new travel curbs and stricter restrictions on their citizenry

Compulsory vaccinations and lockdowns: World struggles as Omicron and Delta variants spell return of unpopular curbs

With the Delta variant of COVID-19 pushing up cases in Europe and growing fears over Omicron, governments around the world are weighing new measures for populations tired of hearing about restrictions and vaccines

COVID-19: Scientists find reinfections three times more likely with Omicron variant compared to Delta

South African experts said that vaccines will still however protect against the severe disease

Omicron fallout: Centre and Maharashtra bicker over new guidelines; 6 travellers from 'at-risk' countries test COVID-positive

Over 3,000 people from flights arriving in India from 'at risk' countries were screened at various airports across the country on Wednesday

Maharashtra to issue revised air travel guidelines in couple of days, says health minister

Maharashtra has mandated seven-day institutional quarantine for travellers arriving in the state from 'at-risk' countries under the guidelines issued by the State Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday night.

COVID-19: US reports first case of Omicron variant in California in fully vaccinated overseas traveller

At least 23 other countries have reported cases of the new COVID-19 variant since South African authorities first identified it a week ago