Covid-19 across world: China locks down third city, WHO says Omicron becoming dominant variant
India Today
In its latest statement, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 is quickly overtaking the Delta variant. Read on to know what the coronavirus situation is like in countries across the world.
The World Health Organisation said the new Omicron variant of coronavirus is quickly overtaking the Delta variant of Covid-19 and becoming dominant around the world. An official also cautioned that "it [Omicron infection] is not a mild disease" because "people are still being hospitalised for Omicron." Countries need access to reliable and affordable #COVID19 diagnostic tests, personal protective equipment, therapeutics and vaccines NOW.Inequitable access will only prolong this pandemic.pic.twitter.com/n1gHTJbO4m
From scientists warning against "alarming Omicron wave" in the UK and the US to China tightening Covid-19 curbs to India reporting over 1.90 lakh daily cases -- here's what the coronavirus situation is like in countries across the world.
