![Omicron lasts three days less than Delta for boosted - Study Omicron lasts three days less than Delta for boosted - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622724705_Vaksin.jpg)
Omicron lasts three days less than Delta for boosted - Study
The study also found that people with Omicron are significantly less likely to lose their sense of smell.
Sat Apr 09 2022
![COVID: No cases of Omicron XE in Malaysia so far - Khairy COVID: No cases of Omicron XE in Malaysia so far - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649148556_KhairyJamaludinLa.jpg)
COVID: No cases of Omicron XE in Malaysia so far - Khairy
WHO, through its latest report, states that this variant is a recombinant strain, a mutant hybrid of Omicron BA.1 and BA.2.
Tue Apr 05 2022
!['Deltacron' likely result of lab error: Experts 'Deltacron' likely result of lab error: Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641877498_deltacron.jpg)
'Deltacron' likely result of lab error: Experts
Cypriot media reported the discovery Saturday, describing it as having "the genetic background of the Delta variant along with some of the mutations of Omicron".
Tue Jan 11 2022
![Delhi imposes weekend curfew as COVID cases multiply, chief minister tests positive Delhi imposes weekend curfew as COVID cases multiply, chief minister tests positive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641290393_mumbai.jpg)
Delhi imposes weekend curfew as COVID cases multiply, chief minister tests positive
The daily caseload was the highest since early September and experts suspect the highly transmissible Omicron variant has begun to overtake the Delta variant.
Tue Jan 04 2022
![Timeline: Key moments of COVID-19 pandemic Timeline: Key moments of COVID-19 pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71622726454_COVID.jpg)
Timeline: Key moments of COVID-19 pandemic
The upcoming New Year's Eve will mark the second anniversary of the first reported COVID-19 case in Wuhan, China.
Thu Dec 30 2021
![Omicron cannot escape T cells; boosters protect households from Omicron Omicron cannot escape T cells; boosters protect households from Omicron](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61640830224_COVID.jpg)
Omicron cannot escape T cells; boosters protect households from Omicron
Booster-vaccinated people were 56% less likely to become infected in the Omicron households than those who had not received a booster jab.
Thu Dec 30 2021
![WHO's Tedros concerned about 'tsunami of cases' from COVID-19 variants WHO's Tedros concerned about 'tsunami of cases' from COVID-19 variants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627028076_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO's Tedros concerned about 'tsunami of cases' from COVID-19 variants
Delta and Omicrom are now twin threats driving up cases to record numbers, leading to spikes in hospitalisation and deaths, Tedros said.
Thu Dec 30 2021
![South Africa study suggests Omicron could displace Delta South Africa study suggests Omicron could displace Delta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61640682948_OMICRON.jpg)
South Africa study suggests Omicron could displace Delta
Research shows that people who were infected with Omicron, developed enhanced immunity to the Delta variant.
Tue Dec 28 2021
![With updated info, Singapore adjusts approach in managing Omicron With updated info, Singapore adjusts approach in managing Omicron](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640585200_SingaporeAirlines.jpg)
With updated info, Singapore adjusts approach in managing Omicron
International evidence indicates the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is likely to be more transmissible yet less severe than the Delta variant.
Mon Dec 27 2021
![AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron - Oxford lab study AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron - Oxford lab study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624898589_AstraZenecaCOVID.jpg)
AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron - Oxford lab study
After a three-dose course of the vaccine, neutralising levels against Omicron were similar to those against the virus's Delta variant after two doses.
Thu Dec 23 2021
![Omicron variant probably more transmissible than Delta, says Khairy Omicron variant probably more transmissible than Delta, says Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81638253071_KhairyJamaluddinB.jpg)
Omicron variant probably more transmissible than Delta, says Khairy
The new COVID-19 B.1.1.529 variant, now named Omicron, is probably more transmissible than the Delta variant, but it is not yet known how virulent the virus is, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue Nov 30 2021
![S.African doctor says patients with Omicron variant have very mild symptoms S.African doctor says patients with Omicron variant have very mild symptoms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61638117026_southafricahospita.jpg)
S.African doctor says patients with Omicron variant have "very mild" symptoms
The doctor noticed seven patients at her clinic who had symptoms different from the dominant Delta variant, albeit "very mild".
Sun Nov 28 2021
![COVID: 1,047 new cases of Delta variant detected Oct 29-Nov 4 - Health DG COVID: 1,047 new cases of Delta variant detected Oct 29-Nov 4 - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636037671_virusdeltacovid.jpg)
COVID: 1,047 new cases of Delta variant detected Oct 29-Nov 4 - Health DG
A total of 1,047 new variant of concern (VOC) cases, namely, the Delta, has been detected from Oct 29 until today.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![WHO keeping close eye on Delta subvariant WHO keeping close eye on Delta subvariant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41635558772_COVID.jpg)
WHO keeping close eye on Delta subvariant
WHO is closely tracking a Delta subvariant to determine whether it was more transmissible than the original strain, as COVID-19 cases rise globally again.
Sat Oct 30 2021
![MOH detects 134 new VOC cases from Oct 7-19 - Health DG MOH detects 134 new VOC cases from Oct 7-19 - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634645157_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
MOH detects 134 new VOC cases from Oct 7-19 - Health DG
The Ministry of Health (MOH) detected 134 new cases involving variants of concern (VOC) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from Oct 7 to 19, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Oct 19 2021