Seoul [South Korea], December 13 (ANI/Global Economic): It is concerned that the 'Omicron' variant can cause logistic disruptions during the peak season at the end of the year. As the Omicron variant has slowdown major ports and global supply again, shipping and air freight rates hit record
Seoul [South Korea], December 13 (ANI/Global Economic): Korean researchers have developed molecular diagnostics technology that can detect Omicron variants. The technology development has been currently completed, and it is expected to take time for commercialization.
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI): Amid a surge in COVID-19 Omicron variant, Israel on Sunday added the UK, Belgium and Denmark to the travel ban list.
Geneva [Switzerland], December 13 (ANI): As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the new Omicron coronavirus strain found in 63 countries will surpass Delta in spreading speed.
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 12 (ANI): Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Sunday said that the state is taking precautions against COVID-19 in view of Omicron, a new variant.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 12 (ANI): Kerala reported the first case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Kochi, said state Health Minister Veena George.
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): The Nagpur district in Maharashtra reported its first case of COVID-19 new variant Omicron, informed Municipal Commissioner Radhakrishnan B on Sunday.
Beijing [China], December 12 (ANI): The plight of international students pursuing higher education in China is now under question as they felt let down as they struggle to continue their studies.
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 12 (ANI): Pakistan's national health institute has said the results of samples of three "suspected cases" of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country will be received by Monday.
Chandigarh [India], December 12 (ANI): Chandigarh reported its first case of Omicron after swab samples of a fully vaccinated 20-year-old male passenger from Italy, who had tested COVID-19 positive on December 1, revealed the presence of the new variant of the novel coronavirus.