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India records first Omicron death after Rajasthan man with comorbidities succumbs
•The 73-year-old man, who was found infected with Omicron in genome sequencing and who had tested negative for the infection twice, died in a Udaipur hospital on 31 December, said the Union health ministry
Early data of COVID-19 vaccine booster to tackle multiple variants shows promise
•The yet-to-be peer-reviewed results also show the vaccine, being trialled with the anticipated involvement of 20 people aged 60 and over, was generally safe and well-tolerated.
Wales orders all sporting events to be held behind closed doors due to rising Omicron threat
•Cardiff's United Rugby Championship (URC) clash with Scarlets and Wrexham's National League football fixture against Solihull — both scheduled for 26 December — will be the first affected by the ruling.
Omicron accounts for 73% of new infections in US as country reports first death from COVID-19 variant
Fp Staff •The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers showed nearly a six-fold increase in Omicron's share of infections in only one week
COVID-19: India’s Omicron case count at 161, says health minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Fp Staff •On Monday, Kerala, Delhi and Karnataka reported four, two and five fresh cases respectively
Omicron spreads in India: With four new cases detected in Delhi, India's total tally reaches 45
Fp Staff •Within a fortnight, the number of cases of the new COVID-19 variant has risen significantly; the country first saw the new variant in Karnataka on 2 December
Omicron outbreak across the world: UK reports its first death from new COVID-19 variant; China records first case
Fp Staff •According to the World Health Organization, 63 countries have recorded cases of Omicron till 9 December.
China detects first Omicron case as it prepares to host Winter Olympics in February
•The world's most populous nation is on high alert for potential outbreaks as it prepares to host the upcoming Games
UK's PM Boris Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', bats for booster dose
•In a televised statement, Johnson said everyone age 18 and older will be offered a third shot of vaccine by the end of this month in response to the omicron "emergency"
Mumbai bans big gatherings for two days after three cases of Omicron variant detected; Maharashtra’s tally climbs to 17
Fp Staff •The order from the Mumbai Police coincided with the Centre’s warning about declining mask usage and safety norms