Tue, 21-Oct-2025

WHO sees unprecedented Omicron spread, ‘probably’ in most countries

Omicron WHO

The World Health Organization  (WHO) warned Tuesday Omicron was spreading at an unprecedented rate and urged countries to act, as drugmaker Pfizer said its coronavirus pill was effective against the variant. Dutch primary schools will close early as Europe battles a fresh wave of infections and hospital admissions, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced … Read more

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