New variant appears to cause less severe illness than previous versions of coronavirus, but seems to be more easily transmitted and is better at evading vaccines

PM's office says all in premier's entourage will follow Health Ministry instructions and undergo a second test on Wednesday

Health Ministry officials tell public broadcaster that between five and nine cases have no known source, indicating variant may have escaped containment efforts

Visiting vaccination center, PM Johnson estimates that 40% of coronavirus cases in London are Omicron, notes hospitalizations are rising

Decision will go into effect overnight Thursday to allow more time for Israelis abroad to return, Health Ministry says

Experts also don't recommend cutting down period between second vaccine dose and booster, but propose increasing recovery period for Omicron patients

Cyril Ramaphosa self-isolating and has delegated responsibilities to the deputy president; no indication if he was infected with Omicron variant first identified in South Africa

The 70th pageant will kick off early Monday morning in Israel, despite the Omicron variant's travel hindrances -- and local criticism

Britain's PM says everyone over 18 to be eligible for COVID booster shot by end of December; health agency warns existing vaccines appear less effective against new variant

UN health agency cites data indicating infections from new variant are 'mild' or asymptomatic, predicts it will overtake Delta 'where community transmission occurs'

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