The Guardian says More than 1 million people in the US were diagnosed with Covid-19 on Monday, setting a new global daily record.
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Omicron variant
The Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) is a variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was first reported to the World Health Organization from South Africa on 24 November 2021.
The variant is defined by it its fast-spreading nature – it multiples around 70 times faster than the Delta variant but is known to be less severe. Omicron infections are 91 per cent less fatal than the delta variant, with 51 per cent less risk of hospitalization.
How serious is the COVID-19 variant omicron?
In fully vaccinated and/or boosted people, omicron symptoms tend to be mild. In unvaccinated people, symptoms may be quite severe, possibly leading to hospitalization or even death. Omicron is also more likely to cause symptoms even if you’ve been exposed or tested positive in the past.
The Metro says The UK has recorded nearly 160,000 new Covid-19 cases, as Omicron continues to spread rapidly across the country.
The Guardian says Boris Johnson will not introduce further Covid restrictions in England before 2022 giving mass events the go-ahead for NYE.
The Metro says Nightclubs will be closed in Northern Ireland from 6am on Boxing Day after the nation recorded its highest daily Covid surge.
The Guardian says Wales and Northern Ireland have announced stringent restrictions that will come into force from Boxing Day.
The Guardian says Daily cases of Covid-19 have passed 100,000 as the Omicron variant sweeps across the UK, according to government figures.
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 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 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.
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.
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 Shoppers have pulled back from UK high streets in the crucial final weekend of shopping before Christmas.
The Metro says The UK recorded another surge of coronavirus cases on Sunday, as the Omicron variant continued to spread rapidly across the UK.
Arab News says People in Saudi Arabia have been urged to avoid traveling outside the country due to the surge in coronavirus cases fueled by omicron.
TRT World says Top US pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci has warned of a bleak winter ahead as the Covid-19 Omicron variant spurs a new wave.
The Metro says A new Covid crackdown could be implemented straight after Christmas, reports say.
BBC News says Germany has become the latest country to ban most travellers from Britain, to try to slow the spread of Omicron.
France24 says The French government announced new restrictions yesterday in light of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has been forced to cut short a trip to California and fly back to London to draw up an emergency rescue package.
Aljazeera says the WHO has warned that the coronavirus variant Omicron was spreading at a rate not seen with previous strains.
The Sun says THERE is a very real risk of getting a “duel infection” from both Omicron and Delta, a top vaccine boss has warned today.