'Worrying': Omicron doctor reveals variant's terrible toll on kids, teen's death
More kids are being hospitalised with moderate to severe Covid symptoms, and one has died.
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Warning past infection may not defeat Omicron
Scientists are warning reinfections among people seem more likely with latest mutation.
Travel bans an 'attack global solidarity' says WHO
Not only are they not effective, WHO said travel bans heavily burden developing countries.
Omicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathom
It is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.
'Vast increase': Chilling warning as country's Covid cases double in a day
Scientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases.
Omicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still down
From Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.
Omicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches US
European Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.
Australia confirms another Omicron case
NSW Health has listed a new exposure site after a sixth case of Omicron was detected.
How two flights to Europe may have spurred spread of new variant
New York Times: Lax enforcement of rules may have sent on infected passengers.
Watch: Students flee in terror after enraged elephant charges, rams safari truck
Frightening moment aroused bull elephant charged, flipped truck with students on board.
Border blunder: Governor of Texas slammed over South Africa tweet
South America, South Africa, it's all the same, right Greg?
Covid-positive couple caught by Dutch military trying to fly to Spain
The couple made it onto the plane before they were caught by Dutch military police.
Omicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thought
Omicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.
The show must go on: Israeli beauty pageant given special travel pass
Israel allows the world's most beautiful to sidestep border restrictions.
Editorial: New variant pushes us into wait-and-see mode
EDITORIAL: It is clearer that the border reopening process shouldn't be rushed.
Omicron variant: South African Dr says 'unusual' symptoms did not make sense
However, doctors are worried about how the new variant might impact the elderly.
South African scientists brace for wave propelled by Omicron
Worried scientists scrambling to combat the lightning spread of Omicron in South Africa.
Fears Twickenham rugby match Omicron superspreader event
Covid cases in southwest London have risen sharply.
Live: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'
South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.
Covid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concern
Most new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.
New Covid Omicron variant: 'We can keep this out of NZ if we need to'
"The best-laid plans can get upset by what the virus does. I hope it won't be the case."
Explainer: New 'Omicron' Covid variant, 'most concerning so far'
The new variant has a large number of mutations, which could help it spread faster.
New Covid strain Omicron spreads to Europe, US bans South Africa flights
It may be more transmissible than the delta variant and render vaccines less effective.
'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nears
There were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.
EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over new variant
European Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread.
New mutant Covid strain reaches Israel
One scientific advisor in the UK termed it the 'worst-ever' super-mutant Covid variant.
'So many mutations': Feature of new variant worrying experts most
Emergence of a concerning new Covid variant in South Africa has many scientists worried.
Watch: 173 new cases, thousands isolating at home
Today's Covid-19 case news follows tawdry National Party turmoil and document dump.
Migrant dads split from families by border restrictions desperate to be reunited
Fathers are calling for the Government not to forget their plight.
Antarctica by private Jet: New luxury camp in polar interior
In a part of Antarctica explored by Nazi scientists, it could be a Villain's luxury lair.
Covid-19: Auckland woman feels deprived of 'basic human right' to be with husband
INZ says border restrictions are in place to protect NZ during the pandemic.
Oscar Pistorius sent distressing letter to victim's family in parole bid
Oscar Pistorius has written a "distressing" letter to Reeva Steenkamp's parents.
South Africa's last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies
FW de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace prize with Nelson Mandela.
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