New COVID variant Omicron emerges in different parts of the world
WHO labels new COVID strain named omicron a variant of concern
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Novak Djokovic admits breaking isolation while COVID positive
Novak Djokovic has admitted breaching isolation rules after testing positive for Covid-19 last month, describing it as an "error of judgement". In an Instagram post today, the Serbian admitted meeting a journalist
Health Ministry assessing whether the increase in COVID-19 cases is being driven by a resurgence of the Delta variant or the new Omicron variant
The Health Ministry is now assessing whether the current increase in COVID-19 cases is being driven by a resurgence of the endemic Delta variant or the new and highly transmissible Omicron variant. They are also w
Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases - WHO
The World Health Organisation says the combination of Delta and Omicron variants is driving a dangerous tsunami of COVID-19 cases. This comes after the US and countries across Europe reported record new cases.
Covid-19: More than 10,000 new Omicron cases found in the UK
A major incident has been declared in London and more than 10,000 new Omicron cases have been confirmed in the UK. BBC News reports a further 90,418 daily Covid cases have been reported across the UK after days of
NSW records 2,482 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily figure ever recorded in any Australian jurisdiction
NSW has recorded 2,482 COVID-19 cases and one death, the highest ever number of infections recorded in any Australian jurisdiction in a 24-hour reporting period. There are now 206 people admitted to the hospital fo
First UK death recorded with Omicron variant
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says at least one person in the UK has died with the Omicron coronavirus variant. There are 4,713 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in the UK, BBC News reports Omicron has
Pfizer, BioNTech vaccine neutralises Omicron with three shots
BioNTech and Pfizer say a three-shot course of their COVID-19 vaccine is able to neutralise the new Omicron variant in a laboratory test, an early signal that booster shots could be key to protection against infection f
Dr Fong remains extremely concerned at the lack of adherence to COVID safe measures in gatherings throughout the country
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong remains extremely concerned at the lack of adherence to COVID safe measures in gatherings throughout the country, especially the adherence to masking in indoor public spa
Preliminary evidence indicates that the Omicron variant does not make people sicker than the Delta and other strains – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says preliminary evidence indicates that the Omicron variant does not make people sicker than the Delta and other strains. Dr Fong says they are aware of misinformation
Omicron spreading in the community in the UK
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed there is community transmission of the Omicron coronavirus variant in multiple regions of England. He told MPs the variant was continuing to spread in the UK and around th
Dr Fong asks spotters to escalate fining of individuals and companies where there is evidence of non-compliance with COVID safe measures
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has requested all spotters from Health, Commerce and Security Ministries to escalate the fining of individuals and corporate bodies where there is evidence of non-compli
Two cases of Omicron confirmed in quarantine - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed the two travellers from Africa currently in quarantine are confirmed positive for the Omicron variant. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services an
Delay the opening of the borders by 3 weeks - Rabuka
People’s Alliance Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka says in light of the World Health Organisation declaring the new COVID variant Omicron a concern and with several countries, including our neighbour Australia, banning or rest
First Australian cases of Omicron COVID-19 strain confirmed in Sydney travellers from southern Africa
NSW Health has confirmed two returned travellers have tested positive for the new Omicron COVID-19 variant in Sydney. ABC News reports both people, who are fully vaccinated, arrived in Sydney from southern Africa o
Gavoka urges Govt to remain alert and exercise extreme caution when reopening borders on Wednesday
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka is urging the Government to remain alert and exercise extreme caution after the World Health Organisation classified Omicron as a variant of concern. The Omicron variant was first repo
South African medical association says Omicron variant causes 'mild disease'
Times of India reports that the chairwoman of the South African Medical Association Angelique Coetzee says the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus results in mild disease, without prominent syndromes. The World
Pharmaceutical firms announce they have plans in place to adapt their COVID-19 vaccines if necessary after Omicron cases emerge in some countries
With the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, which has now been detected in southern Africa, Europe, Israel and Hong Kong, a number of pharmaceutical firms are announcing they have plans in place to adapt their v
Fijian Govt steps up entry conditions for red list countries in response to new COVID-19 variant, Omicron
The Fijian Government says it has strengthened its strict conditions for entry for incoming travellers from red list countries in response to the newly-reported Omicron variant of COVID-19. Permanent Secretary for
World on high alert after the emergence of the new COVID variant, Omicron
Nations in southern Africa protested bitterly today as more of the world’s wealthiest countries cut them off from travel, renewing a debate over border closures from the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic and c