The number of COVID-19 patients in the Czech Republic has begun to grow amid a record surge of infections driven by the highly contagious omicron variant.According to figures released by Health Ministry, the number of hospitalized jumped to 1,695 on Monday, up from 1,537 the previous day.It had been declining since Dec 6 when the previous wave, caused by the delta variant, peaked at 7,135 people needing hospital treatment.The omicron variant spreads even more easily than other coronavirus strains.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. The facade of the provincial capitol building of Lanao del Norte in Tubod town glitters with Christmas lights on Monday evening, Dec. 6, 2021. Residents said the colorful lights gave them renewed hope and joy amid the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte FB page) TUBOD, Lanao del Norte - The provincial government here and Misamis Oriental have lit up their respective grand Christmas decorations as a symbol of hope amid the lowering number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases, officials said Tuesday. In this province's capital town, the lighting ceremony on Monday night that radiated a colorful Christmas display at the facade of the Arsenio A. Quibranza provincial capitol building gave hope and joy to its residents. Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo said minimum health protocols were observed during the lighting ceremony. "Despite the pandemic, we must not forget to be grateful for what we have today. We, your lead
HONG KONG (AFP): Asian markets broadly fell in morning trading Monday (Dec 6), tracking uncertainty over the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as well as disappointing US jobs data and the future of Chinese tech firms on Wall Street.
The National Covid-19 Vaccination Programme for adolescents aged 12 to 17 will proceed with the administration of the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine starting Dec 6.