Omicron covid variant could lead to more deaths as 'people could be reinfected', experts warn

The Omicron variant of coronavirus is less likely to result in hospitalisation or severe disease, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control data posted today shows the Omicron variant is now by far the most dominant strain of Covid in the nation. It took less than three weeks.

Omicron is now the dominant Covid variant in Scotland - and it is said to be the main driving force behind a recent surge in case numbers.

The latest data on the Omicron Covid variant has been published by the Scottish Government.

Omicron has overtaken Delta as the most dominant variant in Manchester.

A Scottish Government request for extra military support to help combat Omicron has been approved.

The Omicron variant of coronavirus appears to have its own set of symptoms, which may differ slightly from previous variants such as Delta and Alpha.

The Queen is reportedly still going ahead with her Christmas party plans despite the surge of Omicron Covid cases.The 95 year old is said to be hosting an evening of wine, crackers and a festive dinner at Windsor before flying via helicopter to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk for Christmas Day itself.

There are now nine areas of Scotland with confirmed cases of the new Omicron Covid variant, according to the latest figures.

Concern is growing over the new Covid-19 Omicron variant after several hundred cases have been discovered in the UK.

COVID.The new variant has been dubbed ‘of concern’ by the World Health Organisation, partly due to the lack of known information around its transmissibility and likelihood of it causing severe illness.Italy has banned unvaccinated people from attending music venues, theatres, cinemas, sporting events, restaurants and bars.

Strictly Come Dancing end-of-series Christmas party has been reportedly cancelled over fears of the Omicron Covid variant. Cast and crew of the show were set to enjoy a boozy bash at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, where the BBC ballroom dance concert is filmed, after the final a week on Saturday.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the new Omicron variant has been detected in at least 38 countries.

It is 'highly probable' that an Omicron Covid-19 case has been discovered at a Bolton primary school, officials say.

There have now been confirmed cases of the Omicron Covid variant in 22 places in England, the government has said.

'Deplorable' scammers are exploiting fears about the new Omicron covid variant to target people in Dundee.

Covid experts have said the new Omicron variant may cause different symptoms than the original strain of coronavirus.

Berlin Film Festival is forging ahead with plans for an in-person celebration this February, though the new Omicron COVID-19 variant is forcing conversations about contingency plans, multiple individuals familiar with the matter told Variety.While festival insiders described the group as “determined” to gather in-person, there have been talks about pushing the event as far out as June from its current scheduled run of February 10-20, 2022.

Eight more cases of the new Omicron variant of Coronavirus have been confirmed in England, including in the North West.