WHO says Covid omicron variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it’s more contagious than delta
The WHO’s Maria Van Kerkhove said there are early indications omicron is more infectious, but additional data is needed.
The WHO’s Maria Van Kerkhove said there are early indications omicron is more infectious, but additional data is needed.
Holding off on tightening policy is a “lesser evil than acting prematurely,” says Anne Richards, from Fidelity International.
After first identifying the omicron Covid-19 variant, South Africa is bracing for a fourth wave of infections.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated Tuesday that the central bank could step up the removal of its efforts to boost the economy.
U.S. futures are sliding, following Asian and European markets lower, on concerns that the new omicron Covid-19 variant could potentially evade vaccines.
Key Points The omicron Covid variant is likely to spread further and poses a “very high” global risk, according to the World Health Organization. It warned Monday that surges of …
U.S. stocks dropped on Friday amid renewed Covid fears over a new variant found in South Africa.
Pfizer and BioNTech said they expect more data from lab tests in two weeks at the latest.
The World Health Organization will meet on Friday to discuss a new heavily-mutated variant of Covid-19.
Germany’s death toll has now surpassed 100,000 but the country’s incoming, new coalition government is resisting a lockdown, for now.