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A preliminary study by South African scientists published Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three times more likely to cause reinfections compared to the Delta or Beta strains, news agency AFP has reported.
The findings, based on data collected by the country's health system, provides the first epidemiological evidence about Omicron's ability to evade immunity from prior infection.
The researchers also cautioned that they did not have information about the vaccination status of the individuals studied and therefore could not assess to what extent Omicron evades vaccine-induced immunity. The researchers plan to study this next.
Earlier, South African scientists forecast a surge in cases but said authorities expected vaccines would still be effective against severe outcomes.
In mid-November, South Africa was reporting about 300 cases a day. On Wednesday the country reported 8,561 new cases, up from 4,373 the day before and 2,273 on Monday.
Several countries rushed to clamp travel ban from South Africa and other African countries after the new variant was detected.
The WHO has reiterated calls for a rethink on travel bans against southern Africa, given that Omicron had now been reported in nearly two dozen countries and its source remained unclear.

Omicron likely to cause 3 times more reinfections than Delta: study

Omicron may cause 3 times more re-infections than Delta: study

A preliminary study by South African scientists published Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three times more likely to cause reinfections compared to the Delta or Beta strains, news agency AFP has reported.
The findings, based on data collected by the country's health system, provides the first epidemiological evidence about Omicron's ability to evade immunity from prior infection.
The researchers also cautioned that they did not have information about the vaccination status of the individuals studied and therefore could not assess to what extent Omicron evades vaccine-induced immunity. The researchers plan to study this next.
In mid-November, South Africa was reporting about 300 cases a day. On Wednesday the country reported 8,561 new cases, up from 4,373 the day before and 2,273 on Monday.

Omicron Variant: South African scientists have published a priliminary&nbsp;study on the new Covid&nbsp;strain that is more infectious

A preliminary study by South African scientists published Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three times more likely to cause reinfections compared to the Delta or Beta strains, news agency AFP has reported.
The findings, based on data collected by the country's health system, provides the first epidemiological evidence about Omicron's ability to evade immunity from prior infection.
The researchers also cautioned that they did not have information about the vaccination status of the individuals studied and therefore could not assess to what extent Omicron evades vaccine-induced immunity. The researchers plan to study this next.
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Earlier, South African scientists forecast a surge in cases but said authorities expected vaccines would still be effective against severe outcomes.
In mid-November, South Africa was reporting about 300 cases a day. On Wednesday the country reported 8,561 new cases, up from 4,373 the day before and 2,273 on Monday.
Several countries rushed to clamp travel ban from South Africa and other African countries after the new variant was detected.
The WHO has reiterated calls for a rethink on travel bans against southern Africa, given that Omicron had now been reported in nearly two dozen countries and its source remained unclear.

The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant Wednesday, in a vaccinated traveler who returned to California after a trip to South Africa, as scientists around the world race to establish whether the new, mutant version of the coronavirus is more dangerous than previous ones.
The infected person was identified as a traveler who had returned from South Africa on Nov. 22, developed mild symptoms and tested positive Monday.
The person, who had had the two doses of the Moderna shot but had not been vaccinated long enough to receive a booster shot, is improving and agreed to remain in quarantine, California officials said.
All the individual's close contacts have been reached and have tested negative, officials said.
The patient was identified only as being between 18 and 49.
The World Health Organization warned that the new variant could fuel a fresh surge in infections, though the global agency also said on Wednesday it believes that current vaccines would protect people infected with the variant from severe disease. 

First confirmed US case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California

Omicron reaches United States

<ul>
<li>U.S. records its first confirmed case of the omicron variant</li>
<li>First US case of new variant found in California&nbsp;</li>
<li>Infected person had returned from South Africa and had mild symptoms</li>
<li>&nbsp;Patient had two doses of the Moderna shot but no booster</li>
<li>Infected person is in quarantine, all close contacts tested negative</li>
<li>WHO: Current vaccines would protect people infected&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The emergence of omicron in the U.S. followed last week&rsquo;s Thanksgiving holiday, when air travel reached a pandemic high.

The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant Wednesday, in a vaccinated traveler who returned to California after a trip to South Africa, as scientists around the world race to establish whether the new, mutant version of the coronavirus is more dangerous than previous ones.
The infected person was identified as a traveler who had returned from South Africa on Nov. 22, developed mild symptoms and tested positive Monday.
The person, who had had the two doses of the Moderna shot but had not been vaccinated long enough to receive a booster shot, is improving and agreed to remain in quarantine, California officials said.
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All the individual's close contacts have been reached and have tested negative, officials said.
The patient was identified only as being between 18 and 49.
The&nbsp;World Health Organization&nbsp;warned that the new variant could fuel a fresh surge in infections, though the global agency also said on Wednesday it believes that current vaccines would protect people infected with the variant from severe disease.&nbsp;

Amidst several countries stepping up their guard and imposing several restrictions to stop the spread of newly emerged Omicron variant of coronavirus, WHO's word of caution is concerning.
WHO said on Monday that the new Omicron variant of Covid poses a "very high" global risk and could have "severe consequences" where there are surges.
As per a report by NDTV, following are the 4 key points shared by the global health agency.
'Omicron variant is likely to spread internationally. Countries should accelerate vaccinations and put mitigation plans in place to maintain essential health services.'
'Omicron has an unprecedented number of spike mutations, some of which are concerning for their potential impact on the trajectory of the pandemic.'
'If another major surge of Covid-19 takes place driven by Omicron, consequences may be severe, though no deaths linked to Omicron variant have been reported till date.'
'The overall global risk related to the new variant of concern Omicron is assessed as very high.'
Omicron, first found in South Africa, has been identified in at least 15 other countries.

WHO: Omicron risk 'very high', severe consequences

Amidst several countries stepping up their guard and imposing restrictions to stop the spread of newly emerged Omicron variant of coronavirus, WHO's word of caution is concerning.

Amidst several countries stepping up their guard and imposing restrictions to stop the spread of newly emerged Omicron variant of coronavirus, WHO's word of caution is concerning.
WHO said on Monday that the new Omicron variant of Covid poses a "very high" global risk and could have "severe consequences" where there are surges.
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The WHO in a statement said that Omicron variant is likely to spread internationally and urged countries to accelerate vaccinations and put mitigation plans in place to maintain essential health services.
It added that omicron has an unprecedented number of spike mutations and some these mutations&nbsp;are concerning for their potential impact on the trajectory of the pandemic.
WHO said that if another major surge of Covid-19 takes place driven by Omicron, consequences may be severe and added that no deaths linked to Omicron variant have been reported till date.
The overall global risk related to the new variant of concern Omicron is assessed as very high, the WHO said.&nbsp;
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Omicron, first found in South Africa, has been identified in at least 15 other countries.

WHO said on Monday that the new Omicron variant of Covid poses a "very high" global risk and could have "severe consequences" where there are surges.

Amidst several countries stepping up their guard and imposing restrictions to stop the spread of newly emerged Omicron variant of coronavirus, WHO's word of caution is concerning.
WHO said on Monday that the new Omicron variant of Covid poses a "very high" global risk and could have "severe consequences" where there are surges.
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Here are the top points from WHO's&nbsp;statement:&nbsp;
'Omicron variant is likely to spread internationally. Countries should accelerate vaccinations and put mitigation plans in place to maintain essential health services.'
'Omicron has an unprecedented number of spike mutations, some of which are concerning for their potential impact on the trajectory of the pandemic.'
'If another major surge of Covid-19 takes place driven by Omicron, consequences may be severe, though no deaths linked to Omicron variant have been reported till date.'
'The overall global risk related to the new variant of concern Omicron is assessed as very high.'
Omicron, first found in South Africa, has been identified in at least 15 other countries.

Since the 'Omicron' variant of Covid-19 has been sequenced recently, it has caused turmoil across the world. Many world leaders and bureaucrats are keeping a close watch in order to avoid the repeat of devastation caused by the coronavirus.
Amidst these concerns, renowned medical experts' statements are giving rise to concerns and stress upon the immediate need to take proper precautions.
Dr Anthony Fauci, U.S. President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, said Covid-19’s Omicron variant may well already have arrived in the U.S.
Appearing on a TV show, Fauci said, “I would not be surprised if it is already present in U.S. We have not detected it yet, but when a virus shows this degree of transmissibility, it is almost invariably likely to go essentially all over”.
Meanwhile, as per a report by NDTV, WHO's Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said that it might well be a wake-up call for Covid appropriate behaviour in India with a special emphasis on India.
"This variant could be more transmissible than Delta, though one can't say anything authoritatively yet. We need a science-based strategy to battle 'Omicron'," Swaminathan said.
Stressing on the need to be careful and keep using masks, she said, "masks have been called "vaccines in your pocket" and have been found to be highly effective."Fully vaccinating all adults, closely monitoring any unusual uptick in cases are some other suggestions made by the WHO scientist.
India witnessed a deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic earlier this year which tested the  limits of the medical infrastucture in the country.

Experts' description of 'Omicron' variant raises concern

As variant worries rise this what top experts from Fauci to Dr Soumya Swaminathan are saying about the Omicron. 

Experts: Omicron variant poses to be highly transmissible
Many countries are fretting to curb the spread of the new variant
Experts: New variant expected to be known better&nbsp;in coming days

Renowned medical experts are stressing upon the immediate need to take proper precautions amid concerns over 'Omicron' variant

Since the 'Omicron' variant of Covid-19 has been sequenced recently, it has caused fresh fears across the globe. From travel restrictions to vaccine pushes, world leaders are stepping on the pedal to avoid a deadly wave.&nbsp;
Amidst these concerns, renowned medical experts' statements are giving rise to concerns and stress upon the immediate need to take proper precautions.
Dr Anthony Fauci, U.S. President Joe Biden&rsquo;s chief medical adviser, said Covid-19&rsquo;s Omicron variant may well already have arrived in the U.S.
Appearing on a TV show, Fauci said, &ldquo;I would not be surprised if it is already present in U.S. We have not detected it yet, but when a virus shows this degree of transmissibility, it is almost invariably likely to go essentially all over&rdquo;.
Meanwhile, as per a report by NDTV, WHO's Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said that it might well be a wake-up call for Covid appropriate behaviour with a special emphasis on India.
"This variant could be more transmissible than Delta, though one can't say anything authoritatively yet. We need a science-based strategy to battle 'Omicron'," Swaminathan said.
Stressing on the need to be careful and keep using masks, she said, "masks have been called "vaccines in your pocket" and have been found to be highly effective."
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In India the reassurance comes from the fact that nearly&nbsp;80% of the eligible population has had at least one dose of the vaccine against Covid-19.

In Southern California, travellers scrambled to grab whatever cash they could get their hands on after bags of money fell out of an armoured truck on a freeway.Several videos of the incident show people collected cash from the road in jubilation. While some people were clutching wads of cash and throwing notes-- mainly $1 and $20 bills-- in the air.
According to the U.S. authorities, the incident took place as the armoured truck was heading from San Diego to an office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 
Several bags in the truck broke open, littering the major road in Southern California’s Carlsbad with currency notes.
However, the authorities have urged people to hand over the cash.
Although authorities did not clarify how much money was lost, several people had returned cash they had collected to the CHP by Friday afternoon, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Watch: U.S. travellers scramble for dollars after money falls out of armoured van

In Southern California, travellers scrambled to grab whatever cash they could get their hands on after bags of money fell out of an armoured truck on a freeway.
Several videos of the incident show people collected cash from the road in jubilation. While some people were clutching wads of cash and throwing notes-- mainly $1 and $20 bills-- in the air. ((PLAY NAT FROM THE VIDEOS, PEOPLE EXCLAIMING)) According to the U.S. authorities, the incident took place as the armoured truck was heading from San Diego to an office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.&nbsp; Several bags in the truck broke open, littering the major road in Southern California&rsquo;s Carlsbad with currency notes.
However, the authorities have urged people to hand over the cash.
Although authorities did not clarify how much money was lost, several people had returned cash they had collected&nbsp;by Friday afternoon, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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Several bags in the truck broke open, littering the major road in Southern California&rsquo;s Carlsbad with currency notes.

In Southern California, travellers scrambled to grab whatever cash they could get their hands on after bags of money fell out of an armoured truck on a freeway. Several videos of the incident show people collected cash from the road in jubilation. While some people were clutching wads of cash and throwing notes-- mainly $1 and $20 bills-- in the air.
According to the U.S. authorities, the incident took place as the armoured truck was heading from San Diego to an office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.&nbsp;
Several bags in the truck broke open, littering the major road in Southern California&rsquo;s Carlsbad with currency notes.
However, the authorities have urged people to hand over the cash.
Although authorities did not clarify how much money was lost, several people had returned cash they had collected to the CHP by Friday afternoon, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk may be a billionaire, but even he's not spared from some parenting duties!
Musk had a classic dad moment during a video call on Wednesday, with his 16-month-old son joining him on his lap.&nbsp;Musk was speaking on SpaceX&rsquo;s Starship program during a talk organised by the National Academies Space Studies Board. 
When it was his turn to speak and he switched on the camera, he was seen with his youngest son, X &AElig; A-12, sitting on his lap.&nbsp;The young boy was seen looking intently at the computer screen as his father prepped himself to talk. 
The screen had videos of rockets. Responding to his son&rsquo;s bauble, Elon Musk told him, &ldquo;Rocket&rdquo;.The baby continued to tap his hands on the table as his father looked at the screen. A few minutes later, two men could be seen opening the room&rsquo;s door to take him away. 
Christian Davenport, a journalist from The Washington Post shared a screenshot of Musk with his son, saying, "Elon and baby giving a Starship presentation. As he once told me, 'Mars needs babies.'"&nbsp;The SpaceX and Tesla chief responded to his tweet, saying, "It (Mars) does need people!"

Watch: Elon Musk had a Dad moment as his son X joined him on a video call

Billionaire Elon Musk had a classic dad moment as his son, baby X joined him for a video call, watch the video

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk may be a billionaire, but even he's not spared from some parenting duties!
SUPER: Elon&nbsp;Musk had a classic dad moment during a video call
SUPER: SpaceX&nbsp;CEO's&nbsp;16-month-old son joined him for a presentation
Musk had a classic dad moment during a video call on Wednesday, with his 16-month-old son joining him on his lap.&nbsp;Musk was speaking on SpaceX&rsquo;s Starship program during a talk organised by the National Academies Space Studies Board.
((breathe kid babbling))
SUPER: Baby X seemed to be keenly interested in rockets too
The young boy was seen looking intently at the computer screen as his father prepped himself to talk.&nbsp;
((show tweet by WaPo&nbsp;journalist)) ((then Elon&nbsp;Musk tweet reply))
SUPER: Mars needs people and Musk Junior seems ready!
Christian Davenport, a journalist from The Washington Post shared a screenshot of Musk with his son, saying, "Elon and baby giving a Starship presentation. As he once told me, 'Mars needs babies.'"&nbsp;The SpaceX and Tesla chief responded to his tweet, saying, "It (Mars) does need people!"

Musk was speaking on SpaceX&rsquo;s Starship program during a talk organised by the National Academies Space Studies Board. His son was seen sitting on his lap.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk may be a billionaire, but even he's not spared from some parenting duties!
Musk had a classic dad moment during a video call on Wednesday, with his 16-month-old son joining him on his lap.&nbsp;Musk was speaking on SpaceX&rsquo;s Starship program during a talk organised by the National Academies Space Studies Board.
When it was his turn to speak and he switched on the camera, he was seen with his youngest son, X &AElig; A-12, sitting on his lap.&nbsp;The young boy was seen looking intently at the computer screen as his father prepped himself to talk.
The screen had videos of rockets. Responding to his son&rsquo;s bauble, Elon Musk told him, &ldquo;Rocket&rdquo;. The baby continued to tap his hands on the table as his father looked at the screen. A few minutes later, two men could be seen opening the room&rsquo;s door to take him away.
Christian Davenport, a journalist from The Washington Post shared a screenshot of Musk with his son, saying, "Elon and baby giving a Starship presentation. As he once told me, 'Mars needs babies.'"&nbsp;The SpaceX and Tesla chief responded to his tweet, saying, "It (Mars) does need people!"

The medical journal’s sixth annual report, named The Lancet Countdown, tracks 44 indicators of health impacts that are directly linked to climate change.

Climate change can spread viral diseases due to a lack of preparedness

Climate change is creating ideal conditions for microbial disease transmission, and unfortunately, the world’s healthcare systems aren’t ready for it.

Climate change can cause more pandemics, warns new Lancet report

A Lancet study has revealed that climate change is creating ideal conditions for microbial disease transmission, and unfortunately, the world&rsquo;s healthcare systems aren&rsquo;t ready for it.

As the world is recovering from the plunging aftermath of the&nbsp;COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has now revealed that climate change is creating ideal conditions for microbial disease transmission, and unfortunately, the world&rsquo;s healthcare systems aren&rsquo;t ready for it.
The Lancet, a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal, has highlighted that illnesses such as malaria, dengue and cholera will become a severe threat unless leaders commit to more ambitious climate plans. The medical journal&rsquo;s&nbsp;sixth annual report, named&nbsp;The Lancet Countdown,&nbsp;tracks 44 indicators of health impacts that are directly linked to climate change and highlight worsening social inequalities.
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Drawing on research from 38 academic institutions and United Nations agencies, the study found that the potential for viral outbreaks is increasing most rapidly in developed countries. The danger of malaria infections is rising in cooler areas, while coasts around northern Europe and the U.S. are becoming more prone to bacteria which produce gastroenteritis and sepsis.
On the other hand,&nbsp;almost 600 million people are living less than 5 meters above sea level, which puts them at risk of increased flooding and intense storms. The study adds that due to this, many could be forced to permanently leave their homes. The study also warned against a fossil fuel-driven economic&nbsp;recovery that funds oil, gas and coal production.
Maria Romanello, lead author and research director of the report, said that these are grim warnings that for every day that we delay our response to climate change, the situation gets more critical. She also emphasised that &ldquo;no one is safe from the effects of climate change.&rdquo;
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Noma and Geranium were ranked at No 1 and No 2 respectively, at “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” awards ceremony held on 5th October in Antwerp, Belgium.

The list of 50 best restaurants across the world is out! Have you been to any?

The list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants is out and Copenhagen stole the show with two restaurants from the city bagging the first two spots on the list. The list is prepared by 1040-member experts, known as the Academy. 

World’s 50 Best Restaurants!

The annual list of the world&rsquo;s 50 best restaurants is back. And this time, Copenhagen dominated the first two spots on the list.

After a year of hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual list of the world&rsquo;s 50 best restaurants is back. And this time, Copenhagen dominated the first two spots on the list.
Noma and Geranium were ranked at No 1 and No 2 respectively, at &ldquo;The World&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants&rdquo; awards ceremony held on 5th October in Antwerp, Belgium.
Here&rsquo;s the list of the restaurants which stole the first 5 spots.
1. Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark)
2. Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark)
3. Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain)
4. Central (Lima, Peru)
5. Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain)
Europe stole the show this year with more than half of the ranked restaurants located there. Asia booked eight slots and Singapore's Odette, at No. 8,&nbsp;bagged the highest position of the continent.
Eight restaurants in North America made the cut, with Mexico&rsquo;s Pujol named the &ldquo;Best Restaurant in North America.&rdquo; South America took six slots, with two restaurants in Peru securing a spot in the top 10. And lastly,&nbsp;Africa edged onto the list, with South Africa&rsquo;s Wolfgat, taking the 50th slot.
And Spain left the ceremony with 8 awards, the most number of awards from any country. Most of the award-winning restaurants are located in Basque Country which is renowned for its culinary powerhouse.
If you are wondering how one makes the list, we'll tell you exactly how.
According to the official website of the world&rsquo;s 50 best, there are 1040 industry insiders, known as the Academy. They are generally food writers, critics, chefs and restaurateurs from 26 geographical regions across the globe.
Each member chooses 10 restaurants but there aren&rsquo;t any set requirements or criteria and restaurants are chosen at the discretion of the members alone. Academy members vote for at least four restaurants outside of their regions. To accommodate restricted travel and dining opportunities caused by the global pandemic, the 2021 list consisted of votes cast in January 2020, which were never published, as well as updated regional choices.
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Political leaders are used to trolling from their critics and opponents. But Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has a unique distinction of being publicly trolled by his government's employees.
Pakistan embassy in Serbia on Friday shot off a tweet tagging Imran Khan asking him how long will they continue with out salaries.
"With inflation breaking all previous records, how long do you expect Imran Khan that we government official will remain silent & keep working for you without been paid for past 3 months & our children been forced out of school due to non-payment of fees. Is this #NayaPakistan?" read the cryptic tweet the embassy official handle. The writer followed it up with a "I am sorry Imran Khan, am not left with another option" tweet.
In October, it was reported that inflation for the last three years in Pakistan had reached the highest level in the past 70 years, which led to protests by opposition parties. Food prices have doubled, while the prices of ghee, oil, sugar, flour and poultry have reached record high.

Pakistan Serbia embassy trolls Imran Khan over unpaid salaries, internet cracks up

Pakistan Serbia embassy trolls PM Imran Khan over unpaid salaries with 'Naya Pakistan' jibe


Pakistan Serbia embassy trolls PM Imran Khan

Political leaders are used to trolling from their critics and opponents. But Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has a unique distinction&nbsp;of being publicly&nbsp;trolled by his government's employees.
Pakistan embassy in Serbia on Friday shot off a tweet tagging Imran Khan asking him how long will they continue with out salaries.
The writer followed it up with an apology saying there was no other option left.&nbsp;
There is no government response yet to the embarrassing twitter crisis, but guess we know what would it be ((gif&nbsp;aapne ghabrana&nbsp;nahin hai)

Imran Khan trolled: Serbia embassy asked Pak&nbsp;PM for how long can govt employees go on working without salaries

Political leaders are used to trolling from their critics and opponents. But Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has a unique distinction&nbsp;of being publicly&nbsp;trolled by his government's employees.
Pakistan embassy in Serbia on Friday shot off a tweet tagging Imran Khan asking him how long will they continue with out salaries.
"With inflation breaking all previous records, how long do you expect Imran Khan that we government official will remain silent &amp; keep working for you without been paid for past 3 months &amp; our children been forced out of school due to non-payment of fees. Is this #NayaPakistan?" read the cryptic tweet the embassy official handle. The writer followed it up with a "I am sorry Imran Khan, am not left with another option" tweet.
In October, it was reported that inflation for the last three years in Pakistan had reached the highest level in the past 70 years, which led to protests by opposition parties. Food prices have doubled, while the prices of ghee, oil, sugar, flour and poultry have reached record high.
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The United States is furthering travelling curbs in the wake of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
President Joe Biden has announced that international travellers coming to the US must take the Covid-19 test within a day of departure, regardless of vaccination status or nationality. Till now the in-bound travellers were required to take the Covid test 72 hours before departure.
The new testing rules will apply both to US citizens and foreign nationals flying into the country and are expected to take effect early next week, White House has said.
The tightening of travel rules came on the day New York confirmed 5 cases of the new variant. At least nine cases of the omicron variant have now been identified in five states across the US.
On Thursday, health officials in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota and New York all reported new cases of the highly mutated strain of the coronavirus, one day after the first domestic case of the variant was discovered in California.

Omicron: US tells fliers to take Covid test 24 hours before travel, 5 cases in New York

Covid test 24 hrs before travel: US has revised rules for travellers in the wake of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. See Details

US tightens travel rules as New York reports 5 Omicron cases

US tightens travel rules as New York reports 5 Omicron cases
Travellers will have to take Covid&nbsp;test 24 hours before departure
Till now .fliers could take Covid&nbsp;test 72 hrs before travel
New testing rules will apply both to US citizens and foreign nationals&nbsp;
At least 9 Omicron cases confirmed in 5 states across US&nbsp;

Omicron scare:&nbsp;At least nine cases of the new Covid variant have now been identified in five states across the US

The United States is furthering travelling curbs in the wake of the&nbsp;Omicron variant of coronavirus.
President Joe Biden has announced that international travellers coming to the US must take the Covid-19 test within a day of departure, regardless of vaccination status or nationality. Till now the in-bound travellers were required to take the Covid test 72 hours before departure.
The new testing rules will apply both to US citizens and foreign nationals flying into the country and are expected to take effect early next week, White House has said.
The tightening of travel rules came on the day New York confirmed 5 cases of the new variant. At least nine cases of the omicron variant have now been identified in five states across the US.
On Thursday, health officials in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota and New York all reported new cases of the highly mutated strain of the coronavirus, one day after the first domestic case of the variant was discovered in California.
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Survivors of a deadly volcanic eruption in Indonesia began tackling the aftermath on Sunday as they recalled the panic the eruption caused.
Several villages were blanketed with falling ash when Mount Semeru in Lumajang district in East Java province spewed thick columns of ash more than 12,000 meters (40,000 feet) into the sky, and searing gas and lava flowed down its slopes after a sudden eruption Saturday triggered by heavy rains.
"Everyone was scared while running in panic because this eruption was much bigger than the eruption that occurred last year,"  said Supriyanto, a truck driver who had managed to escape with his vehicle from a sand quarry.
The death toll following the eruption has risen to 13, with seven people still missing, officials said as smoldering debris and thick mud hampered search efforts.
A thunderstorm and days of rain, which eroded and finally collapsed the lava dome atop the 3,676-meter (12,060-foot) Semeru mountain, triggered the eruption, said Eko Budi Lelono, who heads the geological survey center.
He said flows of gas and lava traveled up to 800 meters (2,624 feet) to a nearby river at least twice on Saturday.
People were advised to stay 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) from the crater's mouth, the agency said.
Several hundred people were moved to temporary shelters or left for other safe areas, he said, adding that a power blackout hampered the evacuation.
The debris and lava mixed with rainfall formed thick mud that destroyed the main bridge connecting Lumajang and the neighboring district of Malang, as well as a smaller bridge.
Despite an increase in activity since Wednesday, Semeru's alert status had remained at the third highest of four levels since it began erupting last year, and Indonesia's Volcanology Center for Geological Hazard Mitigation did not raise it this week, Lelono said.
National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said at least 13 villagers died from severe burns and 57 were hospitalized, including 16 in critical condition with burn injuries.
He said rescuers were still searching for seven residents and sand miners along a river in Curah Kobokan village who were reported missing.
Entire houses in the village were damaged by volcanic debris and more than 900 people fled to temporary government shelters, Muhari said.
Liswanto, the head of Semeru's monitoring post, said his office had informed the community and the miners that hot ash could tumble down from Semeru's crater at any time, after sensors picked up increased activity in the past week.
But some residents who fled to a government shelter near Lumajang district's head office said authorities did not convey any information to them about the volcano's activities.
Transportation Ministry spokesperson Adita Irawati said her office issued a notice Saturday for all airlines to avoid routes near the volcano.
She said flight operations are still running as scheduled and that authorities will continue to monitor the situation.
The Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre said the spread of volcanic ash from Mount Semeru was detected to the southwest moving at a speed of 50 knots.
Television reports showed people screaming and running under a huge ash cloud, their faces wet from rain mixed with volcanic dust.
The last time Semeru erupted, in January, there were no casualties.
Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 270 million people, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because it sits along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a horseshoe-shaped series of fault lines.

Indonesia volcano toll rises: Survivor speaks of panic 

Indonesia volcano toll rises: survivor speaks of panic 

Survivors of a deadly volcanic eruption in Indonesia began tackling the aftermath on Sunday as they recalled the panic the eruption caused.
Several villages were blanketed with falling ash when Mount Semeru in Lumajang district in East Java province spewed thick columns of ash more than 12,000 meters into the sky, and searing gas and lava flowed down its slopes after a sudden eruption Saturday triggered by heavy rains.
SOT- "Everyone was scared while running in panic because this eruption was much bigger than the eruption that occurred last year,"&nbsp;&nbsp;said Supriyanto, a truck driver who had managed to escape with his vehicle from a sand quarry.
The death toll following the eruption has risen to 13, with seven people still missing, officials said as smoldering debris and thick mud hampered search efforts.
A thunderstorm and days of rain, which eroded and finally collapsed the lava dome atop the 3,676-meter Semeru mountain, triggered the eruption.
People were advised to stay 5 kilometers from the crater's mouth.
Several hundred people were moved to temporary shelters or left for other safe areas, he said, adding that a power blackout hampered the evacuation.
The last time Semeru erupted, in January, there were no casualties.
Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 270 million people, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because it sits along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a horseshoe-shaped series of fault lines.

Several villages were blanketed with falling ash when Mount Semeru in Lumajang district in East Java province spewed thick columns of ash more than 12,000 meters into the sky.

Survivors of a deadly volcanic eruption in Indonesia began tackling the aftermath on Sunday as they recalled the panic the eruption caused.
Several villages were blanketed with falling ash when Mount Semeru in Lumajang district in East Java province spewed thick columns of ash more than 12,000 meters (40,000 feet) into the sky, and searing gas and lava flowed down its slopes after a sudden eruption Saturday triggered by heavy rains.
"Everyone was scared while running in panic because this eruption was much bigger than the eruption that occurred last year,"&nbsp;&nbsp;said Supriyanto, a truck driver who had managed to escape with his vehicle from a sand quarry.
The death toll following the eruption has risen to 13, with seven people still missing, officials said as smoldering debris and thick mud hampered search efforts.
A thunderstorm and days of rain, which eroded and finally collapsed the lava dome atop the 3,676-meter (12,060-foot) Semeru mountain, triggered the eruption, said Eko Budi Lelono, who heads the geological survey center.
He said flows of gas and lava traveled up to 800 meters (2,624 feet) to a nearby river at least twice on Saturday.
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People were advised to stay 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) from the crater's mouth, the agency said.
Several hundred people were moved to temporary shelters or left for other safe areas, he said, adding that a power blackout hampered the evacuation.
The debris and lava mixed with rainfall formed thick mud that destroyed the main bridge connecting Lumajang and the neighboring district of Malang, as well as a smaller bridge.
Despite an increase in activity since Wednesday, Semeru's alert status had remained at the third highest of four levels since it began erupting last year, and Indonesia's Volcanology Center for Geological Hazard Mitigation did not raise it this week, Lelono said.
National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said at least 13 villagers died from severe burns and 57 were hospitalized, including 16 in critical condition with burn injuries.
He said rescuers were still searching for seven residents and sand miners along a river in Curah Kobokan village who were reported missing.
Entire houses in the village were damaged by volcanic debris and more than 900 people fled to temporary government shelters, Muhari said.
Liswanto, the head of Semeru's monitoring post, said his office had informed the community and the miners that hot ash could tumble down from Semeru's crater at any time, after sensors picked up increased activity in the past week.
But some residents who fled to a government shelter near Lumajang district's head office said authorities did not convey any information to them about the volcano's activities.
Transportation Ministry spokesperson Adita Irawati said her office issued a notice Saturday for all airlines to avoid routes near the volcano.
She said flight operations are still running as scheduled and that authorities will continue to monitor the situation.
The Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre said the spread of volcanic ash from Mount Semeru was detected to the southwest moving at a speed of 50 knots.
Television reports showed people screaming and running under a huge ash cloud, their faces wet from rain mixed with volcanic dust.
The last time Semeru erupted, in January, there were no casualties.
Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 270 million people, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because it sits along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a horseshoe-shaped series of fault lines.

Israeli police shot a suspected Palestinian attacker after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed and wounded Saturday near Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem's Old City.
The Magen David Adom emergency service said it treated an ultra-Orthodox man in his 20s who was stabbed in the area, saying he was in moderate to severe condition. It said the attacker "was shot down."
Israeli police said they "neutralised" the attacker and did not immediately respond to a request for clarification.
Video circulated online appeared to show an Israeli Border Police officer shooting a Palestinian man who was lying on the ground. Another video appeared to show police with guns drawn keeping medics from reaching the man. The videos appeared authentic.
Hamas, the militant Islamic group ruling the Gaza Strip, said the youth was an attacker and praised the attack as a "new heroism," but stopped short of claiming responsibility for it.
Damascus Gate was the epicentre of protests and clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police last spring, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The unrest spread to other parts of the city, including a nearby holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims, eventually helping to ignite the 11-day Gaza war.

On camera: police shoot Palestinian after Jerusalem stabbing

Israeli police shot a suspected Palestinian attacker after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed and wounded Saturday near Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem's Old City.
The Magen David Adom emergency service said it treated an ultra-Orthodox man in his 20s who was stabbed in the area, saying he was in moderate to severe condition. It said the attacker "was shot down."
Israeli police said they "neutralised" the attacker and did not immediately respond to a request for clarification.
Video circulated online appeared to show an Israeli Border Police officer shooting a Palestinian man who was lying on the ground. Another video appeared to show police with guns drawn keeping medics from reaching the man. The videos appeared authentic.
Hamas, the militant Islamic group ruling the Gaza Strip, said the youth was an attacker and praised the attack as a "new heroism," but stopped short of claiming responsibility for it.
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Hamas, the militant Islamic group ruling the Gaza Strip, said the youth was an attacker and praised the attack as a "new heroism," but stopped short of claiming responsibility for it.

Israeli police shot a suspected Palestinian attacker after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed and wounded Saturday near Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem's Old City.
The Magen David Adom emergency service said it treated an ultra-Orthodox man in his 20s who was stabbed in the area, saying he was in moderate to severe condition. It said the attacker "was shot down."
Israeli police said they "neutralised" the attacker and did not immediately respond to a request for clarification.
Video circulated online appeared to show an Israeli Border Police officer shooting a Palestinian man who was lying on the ground. Another video appeared to show police with guns drawn keeping medics from reaching the man. The videos appeared authentic.
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Hamas, the militant Islamic group ruling the Gaza Strip, said the youth was an attacker and praised the attack as a "new heroism," but stopped short of claiming responsibility for it.
Damascus Gate was the epicentre of protests and clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police last spring, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The unrest spread to other parts of the city, including a nearby holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims, eventually helping to ignite the 11-day Gaza war.

A bizarre incident has come to light in Italy where a middle-aged man tried to acquire a vaccination certificate by turning up at a centre with a fake arm.
The man, who seemed to follow the anti-vaccination campaign, spend hundreds of euros on a silicone prosthetic to avoid the shot. He had hoped the silicone mould covering his real arm would go unnoticed.
The nurse who was administering the vaccines told local media that when she rolled up his sleeve, she found the skin “rubbery and cold” and the pigment “too light”. She told La Stampa she could not see the man’s veins. “At first I thought I made a mistake, that it was a patient with an artificial arm,” she said.
According to La Repubblica, the man who tried to pull off the crazy stunt was a dentist, who had been suspended from work for refusing to get vaccinated. He reportedly even tried to coax the nurse to turn a blind eye.
However, he failed to fool health professionals in Biella and was reported to the police for fraud.
The incident came to fore a week after Italy announced new measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, including barring the unvaccinated from social, cultural and sporting activities.

Fake prosthetic arm: Italian dentist's stunt is addition to crazy ways to avoid Covid jab list

Fake prosthetic arm: Italian dentist's stunt is new addition to crazy ways to avoid Covid jab list

Italian dentist's crazy stunt to avoid getting vaccinated
Doctor spent&nbsp;hundreds of euros on a prosthetic arm to avoid a jab
Nurse administering the vaccine found the skin &ldquo;rubbery and cold&rdquo;
Man suspended from work for refusing to get vaccinated
Italian dentist reported to the police for fraud

Fake prosthetic arm: Italian dentist's stunt is addition to crazy ways to avoid Covid jab list

A bizarre incident has come to light in Italy where a middle-aged man tried to acquire a vaccination certificate by turning up at a centre with a fake arm.
The man, who seemed to follow the anti-vaccination campaign, spend hundreds of euros on a silicone prosthetic to avoid the shot. He had hoped the silicone mould covering his real arm would go unnoticed.
The nurse who was administering the vaccines told local media that when she rolled up his sleeve, she found the skin &ldquo;rubbery and cold&rdquo; and the pigment &ldquo;too light&rdquo;. She told La Stampa she could not see the man&rsquo;s veins. &ldquo;At first I thought I made a mistake, that it was a patient with an artificial arm,&rdquo; she said.
According to La Repubblica, the man who tried to pull off the crazy stunt was a dentist, who had been suspended from work for refusing to get vaccinated. He reportedly&nbsp;even tried to coax the nurse to turn a blind eye.
However, he failed to fool health professionals in Biella and was reported to the police for fraud.
The incident came to fore a week after Italy announced new measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, including barring the unvaccinated from social, cultural and sporting activities.

The founder of a chain of Russian eye clinics called Omicron said it was a "shock" to learn that the newly discovered variant of coronavirus had been given the same name.
Aleksandr Padar, filed a lawsuit with the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Russian representative office of the World Health Organization on November 30.
Padar said he had "devoted six years to building the association of (the word) 'Omicron' with eye health, and now this word has a completely different, negative connotation."
He said that it may negatively affect his business "in new regions where we open new clinics".
"Obviously, we will have to somehow fight these established stereotypes, and this is a colossal cost."
"If my friend or relative died of Omicron (variant), I would definitely not go to a clinic with that name, and I think that I am not unique," Padar added.
Omicron eye clinics were established in 2015 across eleven Russian cities.  
Their website lists five more cities the company plans to open new clinics in.

Here's why Russian eye clinic has taken WHO to court over naming new coronavirus as Omicron

The founder of a chain of Russian eye clinics called Omicron said it was a "shock" to learn that the newly discovered variant of coronavirus had been given the same name.
Founder of Omicron Eye Clinics,&nbsp;Aleksandr Padar, has filed a lawsuit with the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Russian representative office of the World Health Organization.
Padar said he had "devoted six years to building the association of the word 'Omicron' with eye health, and now this word has a completely different, negative connotation."
He said that it may negatively affect his business "in new regions where he open new clinics".
"Obviously, we will have to somehow fight these established stereotypes, and this is a colossal cost."
Omicron eye clinics were established in 2015 across eleven Russian cities. Their website lists five more cities the company plans to open new clinics in.

Founder of Omicron Eye Clinics,&nbsp;Aleksandr Padar, has filed a lawsuit with the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Russian representative office of the World Health Organization.
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The founder of a chain of Russian eye clinics called Omicron said it was a "shock" to learn that the newly discovered variant of coronavirus had been given the same name.
Aleksandr Padar, filed a lawsuit with the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Russian representative office of the World Health Organization on November 30.
Padar said he had "devoted six years to building the association of (the word) 'Omicron' with eye health, and now this word has a completely different, negative connotation."
He said that it may negatively affect his business "in new regions where we open new clinics".
"Obviously, we will have to somehow fight these established stereotypes, and this is a colossal cost."
"If my friend or relative died of Omicron (variant), I would definitely not go to a clinic with that name, and I think that I am not unique," Padar added.
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White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the White House is taking steps "to be prepared" in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine.
Psaki made the comments at the White House briefing Friday shortly after President Joe Biden told reporters he'd make it “very, very difficult” for Russian leader Vladimir Putin to take military action in Ukraine.
"We know what President Putin has done in the past. We see that he is putting in place the capacity to, to take action in short order and should he decide to invade, that is why we want to be prepared and in an area we have expressed serious concern about," Psaki said.
The White House offered the measured warning to Putin in response to growing concern about a Russian buildup of troops on the Ukrainian border and increasingly bellicose rhetoric from the Kremlin.
There are signs that the White House and Kremlin are close to arranging a conversation next week between Biden and Putin. Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters Friday that arrangements have been made for a Putin-Biden call in the coming days.
Psaki said administration officials have "engaged in the possibility" of a Biden-Putin call.
"It certainly would be an opportunity to discuss our serious concerns about the bellicose rhetoric, about the military buildup that we're seeing on the border of Ukraine," she said.
Psaki also commented about the suspended Iran nuclear talks, which took another pause on Friday.
After a monthlong hiatus in the talks, Iran returned to the negotiating table this week striking a hard line and signaling serious trouble for those hoping to restore the 2015 deal that saw Tehran strictly limit its enrichment of uranium.
The Iranian delegation, appointed by new Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, called for the U.S. to unfreeze $10 billion in assets as an initial goodwill gesture.
Psaki said the new Iranian administration "did not come to Vienna with constructive proposals."
"If Iran is equally committed, a solution is at hand," Psaki added, "but we did not see that from them this week."

As Putin amasses troops at Ukraine border, U.S. says prepared to stop Russian invasion

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the United States&nbsp;is taking steps "to be prepared" in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine.
Psaki made the comments at the White House shortly after President Joe Biden told reporters he'd make it &ldquo;very, very difficult&rdquo; for Russian leader Vladimir Putin to take military action in Ukraine.
SOT- "We know what President Putin has done in the past. We see that he is putting in place the capacity to, to take action in short order and should he decide to invade, that is why we want to be prepared and in an area we have expressed serious concern about," Psaki said.
The White House offered the measured warning to Putin in response to growing concern about a Russian buildup of troops on the Ukrainian border.
There are signs that the White House and Kremlin are close to arranging a conversation next week between Biden and Putin.
SOT- "It certainly would be an opportunity to discuss our serious concerns about the bellicose rhetoric, about the military buildup that we're seeing on the border of Ukraine," she said. Ukraine's defense minister estimated Friday that Russia has amassed more than 94,000 troops near their borders and said there is a probability of a &ldquo;large-scale escalation&rdquo; in late January.
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Ukraine's defense minister estimated Friday that Russia has amassed more than 94,000 troops near their borders and said there is a probability of a 'large-scale escalation' in late January.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the White House is taking steps "to be prepared" in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine.
Psaki made the comments at the White House briefing Friday shortly after President Joe Biden told reporters he'd make it &ldquo;very, very difficult&rdquo; for Russian leader Vladimir Putin to take military action in Ukraine.
"We know what President Putin has done in the past. We see that he is putting in place the capacity to, to take action in short order and should he decide to invade, that is why we want to be prepared and in an area we have expressed serious concern about," Psaki said. ALSO WATCH: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/russia-planning-to-invade-ukraine-united-states-warns-eu-as-troops-build-up-at-the-border-1636685039220">Russia</a><a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/russia-planning-to-invade-ukraine-united-states-warns-eu-as-troops-build-up-at-the-border-1636685039220"> planning to invade Ukraine? United States warns EU as troops build up at the border</a>
The White House offered the measured warning to Putin in response to growing concern about a Russian buildup of troops on the Ukrainian border and increasingly bellicose rhetoric from the Kremlin.
There are signs that the White House and Kremlin are close to arranging a conversation next week between Biden and Putin. Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters Friday that arrangements have been made for a Putin-Biden call in the coming days.
Psaki said administration officials have "engaged in the possibility" of a Biden-Putin call.
"It certainly would be an opportunity to discuss our serious concerns about the bellicose rhetoric, about the military buildup that we're seeing on the border of Ukraine," she said.
Psaki also commented about the suspended Iran nuclear talks, which took another pause on Friday.
After a monthlong hiatus in the talks, Iran returned to the negotiating table this week striking a hard line and signaling serious trouble for those hoping to restore the 2015 deal that saw Tehran strictly limit its enrichment of uranium.
The Iranian delegation, appointed by new Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, called for the U.S. to unfreeze $10 billion in assets as an initial goodwill gesture.
Psaki said the new Iranian administration "did not come to Vienna with constructive proposals."
"If Iran is equally committed, a solution is at hand," Psaki added, "but we did not see that from them this week."

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