Omicron variant live updates: UK cases see 52% jump in a week; Europe, US stare at gloomy holidays
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 19, 2021, 22:32:35 IST

Omicron variant live updates: UK cases see 52% jump in a week; Europe, US stare at gloomy holidays

The Omicron coronavirus variant has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with community transmission, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Omicron is spreading rapidly in countries with high levels of population immunity, but it is unclear if this is due to the virus' ability to evade immunity, its inherent increased transmissibility or a combination of both, the WHO said in an update. Stay with TOI for latest updates:Read Less

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22:32 (IST) Dec 19

The United Kingdom reported 82,886 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday and 45 deaths within 28 days of a positive test.

Cases were up 51.9% over the seven days to Dec. 19 compared with the previous week, said the UK government.

21:45 (IST) Dec 19

We are going to see breakthrough infection - there is no doubt about that

Dr. Fauci

21:36 (IST) Dec 19

The real problem for the US hospital system is that we have so many people in this country who are eligible to be vaccinated who have not yet been vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci

21:34 (IST) Dec 19

The Omicron virus is raging across the world as the winter holiday season approaches, making Covid-19 vaccinations and booster shots more crucial than ever for traveling Americans

Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief White House medical adviser

20:22 (IST) Dec 19

A 23-year-old Tanzania national studying at a university in Rajkot has tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid. He has been admitted to PDU hospital. (ANI)

This is the first Omicron case in the district: Arun Mahesh Babu, Rajkot Collector.

20:14 (IST) Dec 19

The civic authorities said that none of the four people found with the variant at the Mumbai airport are residents of the city.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's executive health officer said that all four individuals are fully vaccinated, and none have any symptoms.

19:36 (IST) Dec 19

Four patients were picked up during airport surveillance at the Mumbai airport, 1 from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation area and another from Pune rural, said authorities.

19:20 (IST) Dec 19

The rise in daily cases comes amid the Omicron scare in Delhi, where the total number of patients infected with the latest variant has reached 22.

18:37 (IST) Dec 19

Delhi reports 107 new cases, highest since June 27.

The Capital also reported 1 death. The active caseload now stands at 540. On June 27, Delhi had logged 259 coronavirus cases with four deaths, according to government data.

18:20 (IST) Dec 19

Kerala reports 2,995 new cases, 11 deaths over 24 hours. Active caseload at 30,639. Death tally stands at 44,503.

16:51 (IST) Dec 19

Iran has detected its first case of infection by the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, state TV reported Sunday.

16:48 (IST) Dec 19

Britain's Health Secretary has not ruled out the chance of further coronavirus measures in the UK before Christmas, saying that the spread of the Omicron variant was a very fast moving situation.

16:05 (IST) Dec 19

Shopping streets in the Netherlands were closed and people's Christmas plans were in disarray as the country began a lockdown on Sunday aimed at limiting an expected COVID-19 surge caused by the rise of the Omicron variant.

14:44 (IST) Dec 19

UK health minister Sajid Javid said around 60% of all new Covid-19 cases in England are the fast-spreading Omicron variant

14:27 (IST) Dec 19

DDMA, Delhi govt to hold review meet on Monday amid rising cases of Omicron variant

In view of increasing cases of COVID-19's Omicron variant in the city, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority along with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other important officials of the government will hold a review meeting on Monday at 11.30 am, said an official notification by DDMA. This meeting will be held through video conferencing, Lt Governor Anil Baijal will preside over the meeting, added the notification.

14:07 (IST) Dec 19

Covid-19 vaccination: Over 137 crore doses administered in India so far

13:47 (IST) Dec 19

Biden to deliver Tuesday speech on Omicron variant amid Covid rise

US President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on Tuesday addressing the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, NBC News reported. Biden is expected to go beyond his "Winter Plan" with additional steps to help communities in need, the report said.

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