UK hikes virus alert level as Omicron variant surges

Dec 12, 2021

London [UK], December 13 : UK COVID-19 alert level raised to second-highest tier amid increasing Omicron cases on Sunday.

Omicron 'dangerous' virus for unvaccinated people, warns WHO chief

Jan 12, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], January 12 : The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is a "dangerous virus" particularly for those who are unvaccinated, World Health Organization (WHO)...

Sputnik V demonstrates high virus neutralizing activity against Omicron: Study

Dec 22, 2021

Moscow [Russia], December 22 : Sputnik V demonstrates high virus-neutralizing activity against Omicron variant, according to a study by Gamaleya Center's preliminary laboratory.

First case of Omicron detected in Maldives

Dec 07, 2021

Male [Maldives], December 7 (ANI/Xinhua): Maldives has recorded its first case of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, local media reported Tuesday.

Italy tightens anti-virus rules for holiday season as Omicron cases mount

Dec 24, 2021

Rome [Italy], December 24 (ANI/Xinhua): Italy on Thursday tightened anti-pandemic rules for the Christmas and New Year holidays amid concerns over rising Omicron cases...

COVID-19: Two suspected to be infected with Omicron variant in Dehradun

Dec 20, 2021

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 21 (ANI): Two people in Dehradun is suspected to be infected with the COVID-19 variant of Omicron after meeting their...