The Los Angeles Times says The Omicron surge has hit California, with new coronavirus cases climbing rapidly and warnings that hospitals could be hit hard by a surge.
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VOA says U.S. health officials say 2021 is shaping up to be even deadlier than last year. It seems likely 2021 will surpass last year’s record number of deaths by at least 15,000.
The Guardian says Covid cases rise across Asia as South Korea sees record numbers of seriously ill, Thailand restarts quarantine.
The Metro says Record levels of Covid infections, a return of restrictions and European neighbours going back into lockdown has made for some bleak reading this winter.
The Guardian says The US recorded the lowest rate of population growth in its history in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Guardian says Germany has become the latest country to reintroduce tight Covid-19 measures.
The Independent says Thomas Tuchel has urged the public not to start a witch hunt against unvaccinated Premier League players.
The Guardian says The NHS has increased the daily rate of booster vaccinations by three-quarters in a week – but remains short of the roughly 1.5m jabs a day.
The Metro says Businesses affected by the Omicron wave of Covid are being offered grants of up to £6,000 to help them get through the crisis.
Wednesday’s front pages report on the Christmas rules for the UK amid a surge in Covid-19 cases fuelled by the Omicron variant.
The Metro says Fully vaccinated Covid sufferers can now cut their 10-day isolation period to seven days, it has been announced.
The Guardian says WHO’s European head has warned countries to brace for a “significant surge” in Covid-19 cases as Omicron spreads.
TRT World says Joe Biden has warned millions of unvaccinated Americans they are putting themselves and loved ones at risk amid the rapid spread of Omicron sweeping the nation.
VOA says Last year, tens of millions of Americans were forced to abandon holiday travel plans due to the surging coronavirus pandemic.
People are being urged to cancel some of their holiday plans to protect public health as Omicron begins to spread all over the world at a rapid pace.
The Metro says Millions of people across Europe are facing a drastically stripped-back Christmas as politicians scramble to contain the spread of the Omicron.
The Metro says Moderna has announced that its booster shot provides high protection against the new and surging coronavirus Omicron variant.
The Independent says London’s NYE celebration event in Trafalgar Square will not take place because of the surge in cases of Omicron.
The Guardian says Scientists have reacted with dismay to Boris Johnson’s decision not to impose fresh restrictions to curb the spread of Omicron.
Arab News says Iran’s top diplomat to Yemen died on Tuesday after reportedly contracting the coronavirus, the country’s state TV said.
TRT World says Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the US, accounting for 73 percent of new infections last week.
The Guardian says Entire hospital units could be forced to shut because of staff quitting in protest at the government’s order that they must all be vaccinated against Covid-19.
The Metro says Close to a million people rolled up their sleeves and got a Covid jab yesterday, setting a new record as they did so.
The Independent says The Netherlands will go into a tough lockdown from Sunday morning until at least January 14.
The Independent says Extra funding to tackle Covid-19 across Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland has been doubled.