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EXPLAINER: How worried should we be about the Omicron variant?

The new Omicron coronavirus variant — identified first in South Africa, but also detected in Europe and Asia — ...

Published 27 Nov, 2021 11:03pm

Sri Lanka bans travellers from 6 African nations due to Omicron Covid variant

Published 27 Nov, 2021 10:17pm

Japan tightening border controls on three more African countries, says foreign ministry

Published 27 Nov, 2021 09:35pm

South Africa 'punished' for detecting Omicron Covid variant: govt

South Africa has complained that it is being “punished” for detecting a new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, which the...

Published 27 Nov, 2021 08:47pm

Women's cricket World Cup qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe cancelled due to Covid concerns: ICC

“We are incredibly disappointed to have to cancel the remainder of this event,” says ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 08:02pm

Sindh reports 151 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

The province's infection tally has risen to 474,180 and the death toll stands at 7,621.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 07:51pm

India's Modi orders review of reopening on Omicron Covid concerns

Published 27 Nov, 2021 07:16pm

Swiss vote on ending coronavirus restrictions while cases surge

Published 27 Nov, 2021 06:34pm

Oman bans travellers from 7 southern African states over new Covid variant

Travellers from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho & Eswatini are not to be allowed entry from Nov 28.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:44pm

UK scientist backs vaccines against Omicron

Scientist, who led research underpinning AstraZeneca jab, says vaccine against Omicron could be made “very rapidly” if needed.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:32pm

Qatar Airways bans travellers from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique over Omicron variant

Qatar Airways has said it has banned entry to travellers from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique due to the ...

Published 27 Nov, 2021 04:47pm

Germany finds suspected Covid-19 variant case

"The person has been isolated at home. The full sequencing is still to be completed,” says a social affairs minister.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 04:04pm

61 travellers from South Africa in Netherlands positive for Covid-19

Around 600 passengers arrived at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on two KLM flights and then faced hours of delays and testing.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 03:09pm

UAE says 100pc of population received one Covid jab

The country's health ministry says “90.18pc are fully vaccinated”.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 01:30pm

In pictures: German air force transfers coronavirus patients as clinics fill up

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Published 27 Nov, 2021 12:39pm

Islamabad reports 21 new cases, AJK confirms 2

Gilgit-Baltistan did not report any new case for the second straight day.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 11:50am

71 new infections, 5 deaths recorded in Punjab

The province's caseload has risen by 442,876.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 11:45am

KP reports 33 new cases, down from 81 a day earlier

This has taken the province's caseload to 179,888.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 11:40am

Pakistan reports 300 recoveries from coronavirus

The country's total number of recoveries has risen to 1,241,589.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 11:35am

CDC says no cases of new Covid variant Omicron identified in US so far

“We expect Omicron to be identified quickly, if it emerges in the US,” it says.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 11:15am

WHO chief urges acceleration in efforts to deliver vaccines equitably after emergence of new variant

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Published 27 Nov, 2021 10:05am

Novavax developing vaccine that targets new Covid-19 variant

“The initial work will take a few weeks,” a company spokesperson says.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 09:00am

US imposes travel ban from 8 African countries over Omicron variant

The travel restrictions do not ban flights or apply to US citizens and lawful US permanent residents.

Published 27 Nov, 2021 07:15am

Sindh reports 279 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

Sindh has reported 279 new coronavirus cases and one death over the past 24 hours, according to the daily situation...

Published 26 Nov, 2021 11:58pm

Dr Fauci says US must study data before deciding on travel ban over new Covid-19 variant

Published 26 Nov, 2021 11:16pm

EU orders travel ban on South Africa to halt variant spread

The European Union (EU) nations have agreed to impose a ban on travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of ...

Published 26 Nov, 2021 10:47pm

EXPLAINED: What is the new Covid-19 variant in South Africa?

South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent...

Published 26 Nov, 2021 10:34pm

BioNTech says it expects more data on new variant in two weeks

Published 26 Nov, 2021 09:44pm

Merck Covid pill effective, experts will review safety: US regulator

Published 26 Nov, 2021 09:02pm

Only fully vaccinated citizens allowed to pray at mosques: Sindh govt

The Sindh government has issued updated Covid-19 protocols for mosques.

Published 26 Nov, 2021 08:17pm