Six other US states confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 yesterday, Friday, but the Delta strain of the new coronavirus remains a greater threat as winter approaches and Americans gather for the holidays, experts say. The states of New Jersey, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Utah reported the first cases of the Omicron […]
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The Omicron mutation is found in an increasing number of countries
More and more countries were announcing cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus yesterday, Friday, which, although the WHO says it does not know of any deaths from it, raises concerns to the point that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering revising it. its forecasts for global development. More than a week after […]
In the second half of 2022 the recovery of fares for tankers
By George George The future of the tanker freight market looks uncertain in 2022, as despite estimates for increased demand, the growth of the fleet and therefore the expansion of the tonnage on offer raises doubts about the magnitude of the recovery. At the same time, pandemic mutations are restricting any upward movement in the […]
Ireland: New restrictions on hospitality and home visits due to coronavirus
The Irish government today announced new severe restrictions on the hospitality industry and home visits to reduce the rate of Covid-19 infections after officials warned that the new ‘Omicron’ variant was likely to increase pressure on the healthcare system. “The dangers associated with the transition to the Christmas season without a few restrictions … are […]
IMF: Omicron global growth forecasts likely to be revised downwards
Recent forecasts for global economic growth by the International Monetary Fund are likely to be revised downwards due to the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said today. “A new variant that could spread very quickly could hurt confidence and in that sense, we are likely to see […]
Zimbabwe: 50 cases of the Omicron variant have been identified
Zimbabwean health authorities have so far identified 50 cases of the Omicron variant, said Undersecretary of Health John Manguiro. The government has announced that it will start offering boosting doses of the vaccine to first-line workers, the elderly and those suffering from chronic diseases. Most of Micron’s cases were diagnosed at a pedagogical school. Some […]
Italy: 17,030 new coronavirus cases and 74 deaths
In the last twenty-four hours, 17,030 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Italy and 74 people have lost their lives. In total, 588,000 diagnostic tests were performed, 2.9% of which were positive. There are 708 patients with the virus in the intensive care units of the country, while there are 5,385 in the hospital […]
A. Fauci: Vaccine manufacturers could develop special booster dose for Omicron
Manufacturers of coronavirus vaccines have emergency plans to treat the Omicron mutation, which include a combined vaccine against the original strain and the mutant, or alternatively an Omicron-specific booster dose, A. Fauci said Friday. . The U.S. government is working with Moderna, Pfizer and J&J on multiple contingency plans, the infectious disease specialist told reporters […]
Netherlands: Passengers from South Africa tested positive for coronavirus while having negative tests
The Dutch health authorities today expressed concern as some passengers arriving on flights from South Africa last week tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival, despite having been vaccinated and tested negative before departure. their. “It shows that the virus is spreading easily and that is worrying,” said Bert van de Felden, director of the Kenenerland […]
Switzerland: Restrictions tighten after the increase in cases
Switzerland today announced tougher measures against Covid-19 as its government tries to curb the outbreak of coronavirus cases and the arrival of the Omicron variant in the country. According to the government, the mandatory use of a mask will be extended and a certificate will be issued proving that a citizen has been vaccinated or […]
