Health


Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant

(AP) — Japan confirmed on Tuesday its first case of the new omicron coronavirus variant,

Omicron: WHO warns of ‘high infection risk’ around globe

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Omicron coronavirus variant poses a high

Australia on alert after first probable Omicron community case

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australian authorities said on Tuesday that an international traveller who was most

Hong Kong expands travel curbs on Omicron fears, Australia reports 5 cases

(Reuters) – Hong Kong expanded a ban on entry for non-residents from several countries as

WHO warns that new virus variant poses ‘very high’ risk

(AP) — The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron

Wary, weary world slams doors shut, fearing omicron variant

(AP) — Countries around the world slammed their doors shut again to try to keep

COVID-19 Omicron: Alertness Stepped Up In Nepal

In the wake of a new COVID-19 variant reported lately, the government has stepped up

Australia’s reopening plans in doubt after Omicron cases

Australia will review its plans to reopen borders to skilled migrants and students from Dec.

WHO Asks South-East Asian Countries To Be Vigilant Against Omicron Variant

In view of surge in COVID-19 cases elsewhere globally and detection of new variant of

Australia’s reopening plans in doubt after Omicron cases

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia will review its plans to reopen borders to skilled migrants and