Tag: World Health Organization
Omicron Variant, in 20 Nations, Spread Earlier Than Was Known
The heavily mutated new coronavirus variant was in Europe several days earlier than previously known, health officials said Tuesday, and…
How 2 Flights to Europe May Have Spurred Spread of New Variant
After the emergence of the Omicron variant in Africa last week, the United States and the European Union and other…
New ‘Omicron’ Variant Stokes Concern but Vaccines May Still Work
Scientific experts at the World Health Organization warned on Friday that a new coronavirus variant discovered in southern Africa was…
World Omicron Fight Hindered by Fragmented Response
ROME — In a wrenchingly familiar cycle of tracking first cases, pointing fingers and banning travel, nations worldwide reacted Monday…
How Did the New Variant Get Its Name?
Some of the better-known variants, such as Delta, rose to a variant of concern. Others in that category were named…
Omicron Variant Prompts Travel Bans and Batters World Markets
The world reacted with alarm on Friday to the highly mutated new coronavirus variant discovered in southern Africa, as the…