UK reports record 189,213 COVID cases, 332 deaths
While the govt has said Omicron may be more mild it is also more transmissible and surging infections have caused widespread disruption.
Fri Dec 31 2021
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
Germany cracks down on unjabbed as US eyes winter battle
The WHO has cautioned that it could take weeks to discover if Omicron is more transmissible, and whether it causes more severe disease.
Fri Dec 03 2021
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
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
South Korea on alert for new Delta Plus COVID-19 variant
Some scientists have said the Delta Plus variant may be even more transmissible.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Delta variant rampant in Asia; Tokyo, Thailand, Malaysia post record COVID infections
The Delta variant is not necessarily more lethal than other variants, but much more transmissible.
Sat Jul 31 2021
COVID-19 outbreak builds in Myanmar near Indian border
Many of the cases are from Chin State, raising concerns that the more transmissible India variant is now spreading in Myanmar.
Fri Jun 04 2021
South Korea to accelerate virus vaccine efforts as first U.K. variant detected
The new variant, thought to be more transmissible than others currently circulating, was found in three people who had entered South Korea from London.
Mon Dec 28 2020