Botswana reports 25 Omicron variant cases

Dec 9,2021
At least 25 cases of the Omicron variant have been discovered in Botswana, a health official said Wednesday.
Japan confirms fourth case of Omicron variant
Dec 09
Health officials in Japan have confirmed the country's fourth case of the Omicron variant.
Colombia to require travelers to present negative COVID-19 PCR test or vaccination certificate
Dec 08
Travelers wishing to enter Colombia must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or a vaccination certificate starting on Dec. 14, Health Minister Fernando Ruiz announced on Tuesday.
S.Korea's daily COVID-19 cases hit record high at 7,175
Dec 08
South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases hit a record high due to the surging infections in the greater Seoul area, the health authorities said Wednesday.
Northern Europe raises alert for Omicron variant
Dec 08
Countries in Northern Europe are raising their alert levels against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
France reports record daily COVID-19 count
Dec 08
France on Tuesday reported 59,019 more COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, a record daily count since November 2020.
Israel reports outbreak of bird flu at southern farm
Dec 07
Israel has reported an outbreak of the pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza at a turkey farm in the south of the country, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said in a statement on Monday.