The Guardian says Boris Johnson faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership on Tuesday over new Covid restrictions.
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Arab News says Oman’s 18-plus population would now be allowed to book boosters in a bid to counter the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant.
The Daily Express says ANOTHER variant of coronavirus has been detected by experts working in Marseille, France, in a concerning update in the fight against the virus.
The Metro says People who have had a booster jab are 90% less likely to die with Covid-19 than those who had just two shots.
The Metro says Sajid Javid has warned that the number of Omicron cases in the UK could top one million by the end of this month.
Finland’s Sanna Marin has apologised for visiting a nightclub after coming into contact with COVID-19. Finland’s Prime Minister was criticised for her night out over…
The Independent says Covid cases could hit 90,000 a day by Christmas, experts have warned, as hospital admissions begin to increase even before the more transmissible omicron variant takes hold across Britain.
BBC News says A video obtained by ITV shows senior No 10 staff joking about holding a Christmas party – days after one was held there during lockdown.
The Metro says Boris Johnson has been told to resign after a video emerged appearing to show top Downing Street officials joking about a Christmas party they later denied occurred.
The Independent says leading doctors have warned that the country could witness another devastating wave if additional measures aren’t introduced.
BBC News says People travelling to the UK must now take a Covid test before their journey, as new travel rules to limit the spread of the Omicron variant take effect.
Arab News says the WHO advised against using the blood plasma of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to treat those who are ill.
The Metro says Ten people aboard a cruise ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for Covid.
The Guardian says Belgian police have fired water cannon and used teargas to disperse protesters opposed to compulsory health measures.
The Sun says FACE mask rules could be in place until at least the New Year, as the PM tries not to ruin Christmas with even tougher measures.
The Guardian says the pandemic is far from over and the next one could be even more lethal, Sarah Gilbert has said.
TRT World says the US has several dozens of Omicron cases that are likely to rise, but health officials are banking on vaccines.
The Guardian says Vaccination could become mandatory in Germany from February, Angela Merkel has said.
The Sun says THE number of people testing positive for Covid has reached its highest level in almost five months.
The Daily Express says PFIZER AND MODERNA have handed the UK a huge boost in the coming fight against the new Omicron variant.
BBC News says The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines being used in the UK as boosters give the best overall boost response.
France24 says US President Joe Biden announced Thursday a winter campaign against Covid-19, with new testing requirements for travelers.
The blow to economic growth comes as President Jair Bolsonaro prepares for his re-election campaign.
The Daily Express says GERMANY will announce a nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated amid soaring COVID-19 cases and Omicron variant fears.
The Guardian says The Omicron variant has fuelled a “worrying” surge in coronavirus cases in South Africa and is rapidly becoming the dominant strain.