Germany assessing reliability of antibody tests for Omicron – minister
Germany will study how reliable rapid antigen tests are in detecting the fast-spreading Omicron
Hollywood “in total shock”, as Omicron variant disrupts awards season
Hollywood’s traditional awards season has been turned upside down for the second year running after
Omicron teaches hard lessons as US schools revamp return from holidays
Many US schools that would normally welcome students back to classrooms on Monday are delaying their
Fauci warns of danger of hospitalisation surge due to large number of COVID cases
Top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said there was still a danger of a surge in
Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble
China’s meticulous plans to prevent an Olympics-seeded COVID-19 outbreak by sealing all participants
Omicron-related disruptions cause over 4,000 flight cancellations to kick off 2022
Over 4,000 flights were cancelled around the world on Sunday, more than half of them US flights,
Omicron dampens global New Year celebrations, fewer watch ball drop in Times Square
The Omicron coronavirus variant dampened New Year festivities around much of the world, with Paris
US NIH research hospital delays elective surgeries as Omicron hits
A new wave of COVID-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant is forcing the US National
2022 – A make or break year for US President Joe Biden
2022 could be a make-or-break year for American President Joe Biden as he faces tests on multiple
UK sets new record for COVID cases as Omicron sweeps London
Britain reported another day of record COVID-19 cases on Friday, with new estimates showing swathes
Asian shares gain, dollar slips as Omicron COVID-19 fears recede
A global share rally continued in Asian trading on Thursday and the safe haven dollar slid as
Omicron’s global spread prompts renewed lockdowns, delayed reopenings
New Zealand delayed the planned reopening of its international border because of the sweeping spread
Moderna could be ready to develop Omicron booster in weeks – CEO
COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna does not expect any problems in developing a booster shot to protect
Asia stocks, oil prices suffer as Omicron spreads
Asian share markets fell and oil prices slid on Monday as surging Omicron cases triggered tighter
Omicron cases doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with community transmission: WHO
The Omicron coronavirus variant has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases is
‘Tidal wave’: Omicron could put US COVID-19 surge into overdrive
Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, the United States is confronting another dark winter, with
Phaahla calls for compliance with COVID-19 health regulations during festive season
Health Minister Doctor Joe Phaahla says the National Coronavirus Command Council has directed his
Canada advises against international travel amid Omicron threat
Canada’s government implored its residents on Wednesday not to leave the country as provinces ramp
Rwanda and Kenya confirm cases of Omicron coronavirus variant
Rwanda and Kenya have confirmed their first cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus,
COVID-19 infections continue to increase sharply in Western Cape: Premier
The Western Cape Health Department says new COVID-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant are