Omicron cannot escape body’s second-line defence: Study
A key part of the immune system’s second-line defence – its T cells – are highly effective at recognising and attacking the Omicron variant, thereby Read More…
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‘Significant surge’ in European cases expected as Omicron spreads: WHO
The World Health Organization’s European head on Tuesday warned countries to brace for a “significant surge” in Covid-19 cases as Omicron spreads, saRead More…
Current booster effective against Omicron: Health minister
Health minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said the booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine will work against the newly emerged variant Omicron, reports UNB. Read More…
Omicron: What have I learned so far?
Less than a month after the new coronavirus, Omicron, was first identified, it is spreading rapidly in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Denmark.
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Omicron patients are doubling in one and a half to three days: WHO
The omicron type of coronavirus has spread to 69 countries around the world, and where social infections have spread, the number of patients has doubRead More…
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic and the Omicron variant
The White House says it is “prepared for the rising case levels” of Covid-19 and confirmed President Biden will give a speech on the virus TuesdaRead More…
Covid: Doctors in South Africa are experiencing symptoms of ‘mild fever’ in Omicron
Doctors in South Africa say patients with a new type of coronavirus, Omicron, have a “less severe” illness and are experiencing symptoms of coughing Read More…
Anger simmers over Omicron travel bans in southern Africa
African leaders are hitting back against travel bans imposed over the Omicron variant, accusing wealthy countries of being hypocrites for delivering nRead More…
Omicron: Masks are becoming mandatory again in the UK
British Health Minister Sajid Javid has said that the wearing of masks will be made compulsory in shops and public transport in England from next TuesRead More…
Two people identified as Omicron in Australia
A new variant of coronavirus Omicron has been identified in the bodies of two people from South Africa in Australia this time. Health officials in Read More…