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Pakistan reports first case of new omicron sub-variant

  • New virus spinoff is said to be more contagious, though less dangerous, than previous ones
  • Pakistan’s National Institute of Health has once again urged people to get themselves vaccinated
By Arab News Pakistan ·

Moderna begins trial of omicron-specific vaccine booster

By AFP ·

Japan widens coronavirus restrictions as omicron surges in cities

By AP ·

Philippines confirms community transmission of omicron, cases hit record

By Reuters ·

No new restrictions, Sindh province decides as COVID-19 positivity ratio crosses 28 percent

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

WHO: Omicron to infect more than half of Europe’s population in 6-8 weeks

By Reuters ·
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Indian man who got 12 jabs charged with 'cheating' vaccine system, on the run

By Sanjay Kumar ·

Japan extends strict border measures as coronavirus cases soar

By AFP ·

Thailand announces more coronavirus curbs after jump in cases

By Reuters ·

India’s COVID-19 cases set for new highs as omicron spreads

By Reuters ·

Some coronavirus restrictions back in Australia as omicron surges

By AP ·

Grammys postpone ceremony, citing omicron variant risks

By AP ·

Hong Kong bans some inbound flights, tightens domestic COVID-19 restrictions

By Reuters ·

Tempers fraying in Australia as COVID-19 cases hit new highs

By Reuters ·

Philippines cancels ‘Black Nazarene’ parade again on COVID-19 concerns

By Reuters ·

Thousands held on Hong Kong cruise ship for COVID-19 testing

By AP ·

US president Joe Biden urges concern but not alarm as omicron rises

By AP ·
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Pakistan says will fast track vaccine campaign, push SOPs amid omicron surge

By Aamir Saeed ·

Australia’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations hit new records

By AP ·

Omicron spreading among over-50s, UK minister says

By Reuters ·

Pakistan sees most COVID-19 cases in two months; concern about omicron

By Reuters ·

India vaccinates teens aged 15 to 18 as COVID-19 cases rise

By AP ·

Pakistan says ‘clear evidence’ of new COVID-19 wave, rising omicron cases

By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistan detects 61 omicron cases amid surge in COVID-19 infections

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Update

Philippines to tighten coronavirus curbs after domestic omicron detection

By Reuters ·

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