Coronavirus: EU says travel ban was vital to buy scientists time
European Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides said on Monday that stopping flights to the EU from countries in the southern part of Africa was a necessary step in trying to deal ...
Coronavirus: Omicron’s ‘possible mildness could end pandemic’
If the Omicron Covid-19 variant causes only mild symptoms it could bring herd immunity and the end of the pandemic, an expert said on Monday.
According to epidemiologist Dr Michalis ...
Coronavirus: Christmas events outdoors, stricter checks at airports likely
Authorities will likely introduce stricter measures at airports and other points of entry into the Republic, including crossings, which will remain open, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas said Monday.
Speaking after ...
After Israel, Japan to bar foreign visitors due to Omicron threat
Japan, the world’s third-biggest economy, will close its borders to all foreigners, while Australia’s plans to re-open to skilled migrants were also in doubt as nations scrambled on ...
Coronavirus: Non-urgent operations to be postponed after emergence of Covid variant of concern
Non-urgent operations will be postponed as the state healthcare services organisation (Okypy) is preparing for a possible increase in hospitalisations following the emergence of the new Coronavirus variant of concern, ...
Coronavirus: Concerns over Omicron trigger more travel curbs, UK detects cases (Update 3)
Australia and several other countries joined nations imposing restrictions on travel from southern Africa on Saturday after the discovery of the new Omicron coronavirus variant sparked global concern and triggered ...
Coronavirus: Health minister assessing potential Omicron threat
Health authorities have gone on high alert following the emergence of a new Coronavirus variant of concern, dubbed Omicron, that was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from ...