Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Omicron drives the resurgence of COVID-19 cases

Omicron COVID-19 variant

The new variant Omicron is responsible for the resurgence of COVID-19 confirmed cases in South Africa, said South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla, who also pointed out that preliminary evidence suggested that there may be an increased risk of reinfection with this variant. South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla told a digital press briefing Friday … Read more

Hong Kong reports 5th case of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Hong Kong reports 5th case of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Hong Kong’s Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported the fifth case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 on Friday. The 37-year-old male patient arrived in Hong Kong from the United States by flight CX881 on Dec. 7 and tested positive upon arrival at the Hong Kong International Airport. The patient had received two doses of … Read more