With the coronavirus induced COVID-19 infections spreading in China, the length of container ships queued up outside major Chinese ports are increasing by the day with outbreaks in manufacturing export hubs threatening to unleash a fresh wave of global supply… Read More ›
Omicron variant
Rise in global COVID-19 cases tip of iceberg: WHO
In a statement the World Health Organization said, a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem following countries reporting a drop in testing rates. The WHO has warned countries to remain vigilant against the virus. COVID-19… Read More ›
Omicron affecting business confidence in UK: Lloyds Bank
As per the results of a survey released on Tuesday, business confidence in Britain has begun to feel the impact of the Omicron variant this month. The development comes at a time of the country is experiencing an increase in… Read More ›
Israel in 5th COVID wave, steps up vaccination, urges work from home
In a statement Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated, the country is in the midst of a fifth COVID-19 wave as he urged citizens to step up vaccination and to take precautions such as working from home. In a televised… Read More ›
Omicron likely to become dominant variant in Europe by early 2022: ECDC
In a statement, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said, there is a “very high” that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 will become dominant in Europe by early 2022 and lead to a growing number of hospital… Read More ›
Covid-19 vaccines likely to be less effective against Omicron variant: WHO
In a statement on Wednesday, the World Health Organization said, preliminary evidence indicates that COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against transmission and infection from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus; it also carries a higher risk of reinfection. As… Read More ›
Double doses of vaccination will not neutralize Omicron variant: Oxford study
Two doses of COVID-19 vaccinations will not suffice to neutralize antibodies against the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus, found British scientists. They further found that those who have been previously infected or vaccinated may face increased infections. Researchers from the University… Read More ›
Israel adds Britain, Denmark to red list to contain Omicron spread
In a statement Israel said, it has added Britain and Denmark to its “red” list of countries that its citizens are forbidden to visit to contain the spread of the Omicron variant of the Wuhan Coronavirus. The travel restrictions will… Read More ›
CDC to announce stricter air travel rules on Thursday
Late on Tuesday, in a statement the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, the United States will require all air travellers entering the country to show a negative COVID-19 test performed within one day of departure, in response… Read More ›