Omicron becomes dominant strain of Covid-19 in Ireland
The Irish Department of Health has reported 5,124 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, saying that about 52 per cent of them were due to the Omicron variant.
Peru confirms first 4 cases of Omicron variant
Peru confirmed the first four cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Minister of Health Hernando Cevallos announced on Sunday.
UK records biggest daily jump of Omicron cases
Another 12,133 Omicron cases have been recorded in the UK, the biggest daily increase since the Covid-19 variant was detected in the country, taking the total Omicron cases found in the country to 37,101, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
Karnataka reports 5 new Omicron cases
Karnataka confirmed five cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus on Sunday, said state Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar.
India reports 6,563 new Covid cases, 132 deaths
India reported 6,563 new Covid cases and 132 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Union ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday.
Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 572 days
With 6,563 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,47,46,838, while the active cases declined to 82,267, the lowest in 572 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
Omicron scare: Mumbai civic chief appeals to people to avoid Christmas & New Year parties
Amid the fear of spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has appealed to citizens to avoid gatherings and parties during the upcoming Christmas festival and New Year, and warned of stringent action against those who flout rules.
Omicron Fear: Delhi reports 2 more cases of new variant tally rises to 24
New cases of Omicron reported in multiple states, nationwide tally reaches 170
Four more Omicron cases detected in Kerala, tally now 15
Four more new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were detected from Kerala on Monday, taking the overall tally to 15, the state health department said.
South Africa: COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 9,155,691 cases as of late Sunday evening
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 9,155,691 cases as of late Sunday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
Allow booster doses for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19: Kejriwal urges Centre after Delhi reports six new Omicron cases
New Zealand: detects 9 new Omicron cases at border
All Covid-positive samples to be sent for genome sequencing: Kejriwal
Amid the Omicron scare and the growing number of coronavirus cases in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said all samples that test positive for the infection will now be sent for genome sequencing.
Odisha reports 186 new COVID-19 cases, one more death
Odisha on Monday reported 186 new COVID-19 cases, seven less than the previous day, with the tally rising to 10,53,020, a health department bulletin said.
Japan launches app to display Covid vaccination proof
The Japanese government on Monday launched a smartphone app that allows people to display proof of Covid-19 vaccination that can be used for multiple purposes, including immigration procedures.
