The Philippine government has reversed its decision to allow entry to some international tourists. This comes as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been spreading in Africa and Europe.
The UK government says it will call an urgent meeting of Group of Seven health ministers on Monday to discuss how to address the worldwide spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The country holds the G7 presidency this year.
Russian media are reporting that the death toll from an accident in a Siberian coal mine has risen to at least 52. Authorities believe a gas explosion likely occurred.
