Czech Republic Reports First Case Of New Covid Strain: Hospital
Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 28, 2021, PragueThe regional hospital in the northern Czech city of Liberec confirmed the new 'Omicron' strain of Covid-19 in a female patient, its spokesman Vaclav Ricar told Czech Television on Saturday.
Dutch Find 61 Covid Cases On South Africa Flights Amid New Strain Worry
Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 28, 2021, SchipholDutch health authorities said Saturday the new 'Omicron' strain of Covid-19 was "probably" among some of the 61 passengers who tested positive after arriving on two flights from South Africa.
UK, Germany, Italy Detect Cases Of New Covid Variant
Reuters | Sunday November 28, 2021, London/Berlin/AmsterdamBritain, Germany and Italy detected cases of the new 'Omicron' coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus, while more nations imposed restrictions on travel from southern Africa.
PM Modi Invited To US' 'Summit For Democracy', Likely To Participate: Report
Press Trust of India | Sunday November 28, 2021, New DelhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the "Summit for Democracy"convened by US President Joe Biden next month and he is likely to participate in the virtual meet, sources said on Friday.
UK Confirms First Two Cases Of New Covid Strain 'Omicron'
Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 27, 2021, LondonBritain on Saturday confirmed its first two cases of the new Omicron strain of Covid-19, both linked to travel from southern Africa.
Doctor Killed By Taliban For Not Stopping At Afghan Checkpoint: Report
Asian News International | Saturday November 27, 2021, KabulTaliban have killed a young physician in Afghanistan's Herat province, local media reported citing sources on Friday.
2 Dead, Thousands Of Homes Without Power As Powerful Storm Batters UK
Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 27, 2021, LondonTwo people were killed, thousands of homes cut off from power and drivers stuck on freezing roads overnight as a powerful storm hit the northern UK, authorities said Saturday.
Being "Punished" For Detecting New Covid Variant Omicron: South Africa
Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 27, 2021, Johannesburg, South AfricaSouth Africa said Saturday it is being "punished" for detecting a new Covid-19 variant Omicron which the World Health Organization has termed a "variant of concern" and is more transmissible than the dominant Delta strain.
New Strain Causes "Mild Disease", Says South African Medical Body: Report
Asian News International | Saturday November 27, 2021, JohannesburgThe new Omicron variant of the coronavirus results in mild disease, without prominent syndromes, Angelique Coetzee, the chairwoman of the South African Medical Association, told Sputnik on Saturday.
"Be Vigilant", WHO Tells Southeast Asia Nations Amid New Variant Concerns
Press Trust of India | Saturday November 27, 2021, New DelhiAmid the detection of a new coronavirus variant and surge in cases elsewhere, the WHO Saturday asked countries in the southeast Asia region to scale up surveillance, strengthen public health and social measures, and enhance vaccination coverage.
Hundreds Stuck After Sudden Travel Curbs On South Africa Over New Strain
Press Trust of India | Saturday November 27, 2021, ByFakirHassenHundreds of foreigners on family or business trips in South Africa desperately tried to get back home on the last available flights as several nations imposed restrictions on travellers due to the discovery of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19
Thailand Bans Travellers From 8 African Nations Over New Variant Concerns
Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 27, 2021, BangkokThailand said Saturday it will ban travellers from eight southern African countries where a new Covid-19 strain has emerged.
South African President Prepones Covid Meeting Amid Global Travel Bans
Press Trust of India | Saturday November 27, 2021, JohannesburgSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has advanced an urgent meeting with the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) to Saturday, amid growing global concern about the potentially more contagious new Omicron variant.
The Hunt For Coronavirus Variants: How The New One Was Found And What We Know So Far
The Conversation | Saturday November 27, 2021Since early in the COVID pandemic, the Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa has been monitoring changes in SARS-CoV-2. This was a valuable tool to understand better how the virus spread.
Dozens Of Covid Cases On Flights From South Africa, Say Dutch Authorities
Reuters | Saturday November 27, 2021, AmsterdamDutch health authorities said that dozens of people who arrived in Amsterdam on two flights from South Africa on Friday are likely infected with COVID-19, and they are conducting further testing to see if people are infected with the variant.
