Early indications on Omicron ‘encouraging , says top US pandemic expert - First detected by South Africa, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has now spread to nearly 40 countries around the world.
Omicron Impact May Be Less Severe Due To Vaccination: The Omicron variant of coronavirus is leaving the world sleepless and number of cases are reported across 29 nations already. Two cases of Omicron are found in Karnataka already and both the international passengers are kept in self isolation.
The state of New York has confirmed five cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, taking the cumulative tally of the new strain in the US to eight, Governor Kathy Hochul informed on Friday. New York State has confirmed five cases of the omicron variant. Let me be clear: This is not cause for alarm. We knew this variant was coming and we have the tools to stop the spread, Kathy Hochul said in a tweet. Get your vaccine. Get your booster. Wear your mask, she said Other cases of the Omicron
WHO’s Africa director Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said on Thursday that countries “must adjust their COVID-19 response and stop a surge in cases from sweeping across Africa and possibly overwhelming already-stretched health facilities.”