Gaza Strip reports its first locally transmitted case of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
The Gaza Strip reports its first locally transmitted case of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.
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New South Wales reports a record for the second consecutive day of 6,394 new cases of COVID-19
New South Wales reports a record for the second consecutive day of 6,394 new cases of COVID-19.
Ireland reports record 13,765 new COVID-19 cases for second day
Ireland confirmed 13,765 new cases of COVID-19, marking the second consecutive day of record daily infections, with the Omicron variant accounting for over 83% of cases.
Israel finalises purchase of 100,000 Paxlovid courses for high-risk patients
The Israeli government finalises an agreement with Pfizer to purchase 100,000 courses of Paxlovid for high-risk patients over 12, with delivery expected within a week.
France shortens booster wait to three months
The French health authority recommends booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can be given as early as three months after the primary course due to the Omicron variant's spread.
Brunei reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in a person who travelled from the United Kingdom
Brunei reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in a person who travelled from the United Kingdom.
Omicron hospitalization rate 50% to 70% lower than Delta in UK
Preliminary UK data indicates omicron causes fewer hospitalisations than delta, though transmission remains high and reinfection risk is present.
UK records 119,789 new daily COVID cases, second record in a row
The UK reported 119,789 new daily cases of COVID-19, the highest figure since the pandemic began, marking the second consecutive record day.