Omicron News

India records first Omicron death after Rajasthan man with comorbidities succumbs

The 73-year-old man, who was found infected with Omicron in genome sequencing and who had tested negative for the infection twice, died in a Udaipur hospital on 31 December, said the Union health ministry

Early data of COVID-19 vaccine booster to tackle multiple variants shows promise

The yet-to-be peer-reviewed results also show the vaccine, being trialled with the anticipated involvement of 20 people aged 60 and over, was generally safe and well-tolerated.

Wales orders all sporting events to be held behind closed doors due to rising Omicron threat

Cardiff's United Rugby Championship (URC) clash with Scarlets and Wrexham's National League football fixture against Solihull — both scheduled for 26 December — will be the first affected by the ruling.

Omicron accounts for 73% of new infections in US as country reports first death from COVID-19 variant

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers showed nearly a six-fold increase in Omicron's share of infections in only one week

COVID-19: India’s Omicron case count at 161, says health minister Mansukh Mandaviya

On Monday, Kerala, Delhi and Karnataka reported four, two and five fresh cases respectively

Omicron spreads in India: With four new cases detected in Delhi, India's total tally reaches 45

Within a fortnight, the number of cases of the new COVID-19 variant has risen significantly; the country first saw the new variant in Karnataka on 2 December

Omicron outbreak across the world: UK reports its first death from new COVID-19 variant; China records first case

According to the World Health Organization, 63 countries have recorded cases of Omicron till 9 December.

China detects first Omicron case as it prepares to host Winter Olympics in February

The world's most populous nation is on high alert for potential outbreaks as it prepares to host the upcoming Games

UK's PM Boris Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', bats for booster dose

In a televised statement, Johnson said everyone age 18 and older will be offered a third shot of vaccine by the end of this month in response to the omicron "emergency"

Mumbai bans big gatherings for two days after three cases of Omicron variant detected; Maharashtra’s tally climbs to 17

The order from the Mumbai Police coincided with the Centre’s warning about declining mask usage and safety norms