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Pakistan reports first case of new omicron sub-variant

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 ·
UK to trial Moderna omicron jab

UK to trial Moderna omicron jab

By Arab News ·
Ryanair slashes losses but omicron hit winter bookings

Ryanair slashes losses but omicron hit winter bookings

By AFP ·
Moderna begins trial of omicron-specific vaccine booster

Moderna begins trial of omicron-specific vaccine booster

By AFP ·
Japan widens coronavirus restrictions as omicron surges in cities

Japan widens coronavirus restrictions as omicron surges in cities

By AP ·
UAE confirms 3,014 new COVID-19 cases

UAE confirms 3,014 new COVID-19 cases

By Arab News ·
Philippines confirms community transmission of omicron, cases hit record

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

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

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

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

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

Japan extends strict border measures as coronavirus cases soar

By AFP ·
Thailand announces more coronavirus curbs after jump in cases

Thailand announces more coronavirus curbs after jump in cases

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

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

By Reuters ·

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