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Omicron variant spreading at unprecedented rate, says WHO's Tedros
"Omicron is spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant. I need to be very clear: vaccines alone will not get any country out of this crisis," said Ghebreyesus.
 "Omicron variant spreading at unprecedented rate, says WHO's Tedros")
Protect the unvaccinated people, then offer booster vaccine doses: WHO
Initial course of Covid-19 vaccines should remain a top priority, said WHO
 "Protect the unvaccinated people, then offer booster vaccine doses: WHO")
WHO expects increase in number of deaths, hospitalisations from Omicron
The UN health agency also said that more information is needed to fully understand the clinical picture of those infected with Omicron
 "WHO expects increase in number of deaths, hospitalisations from Omicron")
30% of America's 43 Omicron cases had received booster shots, says CDC
Patest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that a third of the 43 cases of the super mutant strain in the country had taken the third dose.
 "30% of America's 43 Omicron cases had received booster shots, says CDC")
COVAX scheme needs rules to prevent vaccine hoarding: WHO advisor NUSA DUA
COVAX needs a new set of rules in the long term to prevent the hoarding of vaccines by high income and vaccine-producing countries, a WHO senior advisor said
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Covid vaccine hoarding will prolong pandemic, warns WHO amid Omicron spread
Amid the ongoing spread of Omicron, a UN health agency panel said that early laboratory data on the effectiveness of existing vaccines against the new COVID-19 variant is useful
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Follow WHO advice, rescind travel bans imposed due to Omicron fear: IATA
IATA called for governments to follow WHO's advice and immediately rescind travel bans that were introduced in response to the Omicron variant of coronavirus
 "Follow WHO advice, rescind travel bans imposed due to Omicron fear: IATA")
Omicron variant may change course of Covid-19 pandemic: WHO chief
Certain features of the Omicron variant, including its global spread and large number of mutations, suggest it could have a major impact on the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, WHO chief said
 "Omicron variant may change course of Covid-19 pandemic: WHO chief")
Omicron could spread faster, its severity still not certain, says WHO
The World Health Organization says early evidence suggests the omicron variant may be spreading faster than the highly transmissible delta variant but brings with it less severe coronavirus disease
 "Omicron could spread faster, its severity still not certain, says WHO")
Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations set to rise, says WHO
The WHO, in its weekly epidemiological report, said more data was needed to assess the severity of disease caused by the Omicron variant
 "Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations set to rise, says WHO")
WHO advises against use of convalescent plasma for Covid treatment
Convalescent plasma shows no improvement in survival and other important measures and is not recommended for patients with Covid-19, the WHO said
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Measures put in place for Delta work for Omicron variant too: WHO
WHO officials said measures put in place and experience gained in dealing with the delta variant should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
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Vaccine hoarding by some countries leading to new Covid-19 variants?
Just as we thought that we were out of the woods, the threat of a new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, has started looming large. Let's take a look at the factors that have contributed to the crisis
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WHO nations launch steps toward deal to fight pandemics
WHO Director-General said the consensus decision during a special session of the U.N. health agency's members was a cause for celebration
WHO warns against blanket travel bans over Omicron coronavirus variant
Blanket travel bans will not prevent the international spread, and they place a heavy burden on lives and livelihoods, it said
LIVE: Existing restrictions and relaxations in WB to continue till Dec 15
All outdoor activities, including movement of people and vehicles shall continue to be prohibited between 11 pm to 5 am
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Moderna CEO says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron: Report
'There is no world, I think, where (the effectiveness) is the same level we had with Delta,' Stephane Bancel told the Financial Times.
 "Moderna CEO says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron: Report")
WHO special session starts seeking 'pandemic treaty' amid Omicron concerns
The WHA May session this year decided to set up a working group to consider the findings and recommendations of a number of panels and committees on global preparedness for Covid-19
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Global risk from new Coronavirus variant 'very high', cautions WHO
The WHO warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is very high based on the early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with severe consequences.
Global risk from new coronavirus variant Omicron 'very high', warns WHO
The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron variant of the coronavirus is very high based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with severe consequences. The UN health agency, in a technical memo to member states, says "considerable uncertainties remain about the new variant that was first detected in southern Africa. But it says the likelihood of possible further spread around the world is high.
