World shares stretch positive start to 2022
World shares extended on Tuesday their positive start to 2022 with markets from Europe to Asia
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
Rising Omicron cases disrupt air travel, 800 more flights canceled
US airlines canceled about 800 more flights on Monday after nixing thousands of flights during the
Christmas festivities subdued in India amid fears of Omicron-driven third wave
Christmas festivities in India’s capital are subdued as fears of an Omicron-driven third wave rise.
South Africa Omicron data should not be extrapolated to all countries: Africa CDC
Data from South Africa which suggests the Omicron coronavirus variant is 70% to 80% less severe than
AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron: Oxford lab study
A three-dose course of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the Omicron coronavirus
China expects COVID cases due to Games arrivals, flags Omicron risk
Organisers of the Beijing Winter Olympics said on Thursday they expect a “certain number” of
Deaths and hospitalisations currently experienced in SA likely due to Omicron variant: NICD
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says it is not possible at this stage to say with
France hopes new vaccine pass will speed up vaccination amid Omicron spread
France hopes that a planned new vaccine pass that will be required to enter public places will
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
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,
South Africa records 13 992 new COVID-19 cases
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has on Monday reported 13 992 new COVID-19
First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom
At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus
More than 17 million people in SA vaccinated with at least one dose of J&J or Pfizer: Dr Crisp
More than 17 million people have so far been fully vaccinated or received one of the two COVID-19
It’s unclear why babies under the age of one are at risk of severe infection due to COVID-19 Omicron variant: Phaahla
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says it is not yet clear why babies under the age of one are at risk
57 countries have reported COVID-19 cases caused by Omicron: Phaahla
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla says following the announcement of the detection of the Omicron
Severe illness in Omicron outbreak in SA lower than in past waves: Initial data
Early hospital data from South Africa shows less than a third of patients admitted for COVID-19
South Africa reports 22 391 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday
On Thursday the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) reported 22 391 new COVID-19
People with health issues or inactivated vaccine should get COVID-19 booster: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended that people who are immunocompromised or received an