The British government was widely criticized for a sluggish response to the Delta variant, and its reaction to Omicron came markedly quicker.
Tag: Coronavirus Omicron Variant
Portugal Detects 13 Omicron Cases Tied to Belenenses Soccer Team
The team, Belenenses, took part in a game that had to be abandoned after a Covid outbreak reduced the number of eligible players. One infected player had recently returned from South Africa.
Will the Covid Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.
A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary.
Omicron Variant Surfaces Amid an Airline Travel Rebound
With several countries imposing new restrictions, the question now is whether travelers will be deterred.
Your Monday Briefing
An update on the Omicron variant.
Japan, Israel and Morocco Impose Bans on Foreign Travelers; Australia Delays Reopening
Israel and Morocco have also barred all visitors from overseas, as countries race to respond to the threat of the Omicron variant.
South Africa Is Better Vaccinated Than Most African Countries
The country has one of Africa’s better vaccination rates: Just under one-quarter of its population has been fully inoculated.
The W.H.O. Skips Forward Two Greek Letters, Avoiding a Xi Variant
Under the World Health Organization’s system, the Omicron variant might have been called Nu or Xi, but only at the risk of ambiguity or diplomatic awkwardness.
As Omicron Variant Circles the Globe, African Nations Face Blame and Bans
With countries trying to close their doors to the new coronavirus variant, southern African officials note that the West’s hoarding of vaccines helped create their struggle in the first place.
As Potential Omicron Variant Cases Emerge, an International Scramble to Shut It Out
Dutch health authorities say it’s likely the Omicron variant will be detected among 61 infected travelers from South Africa.