The surprisingly high number of mutations in the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus may mean that it came from an HIV patient, according to a leading German immunologist. Carsten Watsl, general secretary of the German Society of Immunology, told the German Agency that he considered this scenario possible. He cited findings published following investigations […]
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New Zealand will relax the measures this week despite the threat of Omicron
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today that her country would move towards a system of coexistence with the COVID-19 virus later in the week, despite the new Omicron variant posing a new global health threat. There are no new cases of the Omicron variant in New Zealand at this stage, but the evolving […]
The government is firm in its strategy for the pandemic – The plan B on the. Table
By Dimitris Gatsios The government is awaiting scientific data on the new “Omicron” strain of the pandemic virus, in order to determine its next moves on the Covid-19 front, if these are required. Starting today, a series of meetings will begin to evaluate the latest data. Meetings that, anyway, have not stopped at the Maximos […]
The Omicron variant frightens the Ministry of Finance
Of Tasos Dasopoulos The increase of uncertainty in both the health authorities and the financial staff, has meant the appearance of the new coronavirus mutation which within a few days, appeared in many European countries. The little information about this new “type” of coronavirus, in terms of its potency, its transmissibility and – mainly – […]
Coronavirus: How effective are vaccines against the Omicron variant
Scientists around the world have been involved in a road race to study the new African Omicron variant of the coronavirus and how dangerous it can be, especially to what extent it has the ability to escape immunity after vaccination or Covid-19 disease (so there is the risk of re-infection). Although the picture remains unclear […]
WHERE: Delta Mutation Remains a Priority Despite Omicron Concerns
People are on high alert for a new variant of the coronavirus called Omicron, but the Delta mutation is still responsible for most of the current infections worldwide, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official told the BBC on Monday. “More than 99% of cases internationally are due to the Delta mutation and more deaths […]
Omicron variant: Japan closes its borders to all foreign travelers from tomorrow
LAST UPDATE: 09.25 Japan closes its borders to all foreign travelers from tomorrow to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus in its territory, the Japanese government said, just three weeks after easing some restrictions, allowing foreign businessmen to enter. and trainees. “We will ban (new) entry of foreigners from all […]
The Omicron mutation ‘hits’ the shares
By Mike O’Sullivan Friday’s sell-off in stock markets was the worst so far this year, although after seven consecutive weeks of rising US stocks, the correction was undoubtedly delayed. In addition, the jump of more than 50% in the Vix volatility index reveals the surprise the market experienced in the news of the emergence of […]
US: State Department and CDC Travel Guide for 8 African Countries Due to Omicron Variation
Travel directives for eight African countries were issued tonight by the State Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), after the White House announced new travel restrictions earlier due to the location of this “worrying” variant in the Om. The CDC has revised its travel recommendations to level 4, ie “very high” […]
USA: The state of New York is in a state of emergency due to the executive Omicron
No cases of Omicron strain have been identified in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday, but the governor of New York has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a possible increase in covid-19 cases. Delta and Omicron strains. The World Health Organization has named the variant […]