New coronavirus variant likely to be more transmissible but less severe, Fauci says

Experts warn sharp increase in infection rates could still strain hospitals

Investor concerns ease concerning economic impact of Omicron coronavirus mutation

Prof Sarah Gilbert says this will not be last time virus threatens lives and livelihoods

US health official cautiously optimistic on Covid variant and says booster shots will be key

The pan-European STOXX 600 edged up 0.7% in early morning trading on Monday

World wrap: Rio cancels NYE party, UK scientists warn about Omicron threat

Actions also include drive to encourage vaccine boosters and expansion of at-home tests

Officials say patient is fully vaccinated with mild symptoms which are improving

WHO urges ‘balance’ in response as travel restrictions and quarantine measures imposed

Understanding level of severity of new strain ‘will take days to several weeks’ – WHO

Chief medical adviser says about 60 million people eligible to be vaccinated have not come forward

Biden’s top medical adviser says vaccination will be required for foreign visitors to US

It looks like the Delta variant requires we continue to avoid this long-time ritual

The Pfizer-BioNTech jab relies on the doggedness of a Hungarian butcher’s daughter

Unions to call for unvaccinated pregnant staff to be allowed work remotely

Teams will forfeit match, wages and bonuses if there is an outbreak of Covid-19 during season

Dick Farrel, a vociferous critic of Dr Anthony Fauci, urged people not to get vaccinated

Development after government pressure as Delta variant continues surge across country

Republicans furious as CDU recommends masks in certain settings due to Delta surge