Omicron

FILED - Ready-prepared syringes with the vaccine from Biontech/Pfizer Photo: Nicolas Armer/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Israeli study: Effectiveness of fourth jab is low versus Omicron

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/18/22

Experts did not recommended to give a fourth dose to the entire population

10 January 2022, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Heitersheim: A student uses a swab to take a sample from his nose for a Corona rapid test as schools and daycare centres reopen after the Christmas vacations. The German Paul Ehrlich Institute stated that a large part of the rapid tests to detect corona available in Germany are suitable for monitoring the new corona mutant "Omicron". Photo: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

WHO: Half of Europeans could catch Omicron strain in next eight weeks

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/11/22

Modelling for the European Region suggests that a peak of more than 12 million infections per day would be reached by mid-January

29 November 2021, Czech Republic, Trutnov: An employee of the microbiological laboratory of the Trutnov Hospital evaluates tests for COVID-19. The first case of the coronavirus variant Omicron in the Czech Republic has been confirmed after further laboratory tests. Photo: Taneèek David/CTK/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

France registers 208,000 new coronavirus cases in one day

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/29/21

Two people in France test positive for the virus every second

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spain mobilizes 1,000 soldiers to inject vaccines as omicron spreads

The Nomad Today 12/29/21

The number infections and the 14-day incidence rate reported by the health authorities broke a new record on Tuesday

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spain's Covid incidence exceeds 1,000 and breaks all-time record

The Nomad Today 12/28/21

Since the pandemic began, the Ministry of Health has reported 5,932,626 million cases and 89,139 deaths

A passenger plane takes off from the airport in Frankfurt am Main. Photo: Julia Cebella/dpa.

Economy

CANCELLATIONS

Thousands of flights axed worldwide at Christmas due to Omicron

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/25/21

US media reported that airlines had been hit by a shortage of healthy staff amid a spike in Covid-19 infections

24 December 2021, Spain, Barcelona: Police officers fine a person after checking his papers and reasons to be outside during curfew time that was imposed as part of coronavirus measures. Photo: Kike Rincón/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Court approves Catalan night curfew as case numbers rise

The Nomad Today 12/24/21

Family gatherings at Christmas are limited to a maximum of 10 people, unless they live under the same roof

A view of Valletta, the capital of Malta. Photo: Pixabay.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Malta adds Covid restrictions as cases hit record highs

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/23/21

Record numbers of cases have been detected in Malta this week

FILED - A Corona warning sign "We Need You" hangs at Humberto Delgado International Airport. In Portugal, the emergency status with new restrictions and test rules has been in effect again since Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 due to increasing corona numbers. Photo: Pedro Fiuza / ZUMA Press Wire / dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Portugal again imposes Covid-19 restrictions on public life

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/22/21

The seven-day incidence of coronavirus infection in Portugal has risen to over 300

20 December 2021, Spain, Malaga: A woman shows her Corona certificate to a waiter at a bar in Malaga. Starting on Monday, only customers who are vaccinated, recovered or have a negative test result will be allowed into bars, restaurants, and hotels in Andalusia. Photo: Álex Zea/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Spain marks record daily Covid-19 cases of almost 50,000

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/22/21

The new Omicron variant already accounts for 80 per cent of all new infections in Madrid

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Catalonia plans to restrict public life again because of coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/21/21

Clubs, bars and dance clubs are to be closed earlier, night-time curfews are to be imposed between 1 and 6 am

Helsinki airport and air traffic control tower. Photo: Finavia.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Finland requires coronavirus test for entry from more countries

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/21

As of Wednesday, 34 Omicron cases had been reported in the Nordic country.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Omicron spreading rapidly in holiday destination of Spain

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/21

More and more regions are introducing the requirement for people to prove they have been vaccinated, recovered or have a recent negative test in order to enter restaurants and other leisure…

FILED - British Airways planes at Heathrow Airport. Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire/dpa.

World

PANDEMIC

France restricts entries from Britain as Omicron variant takes hold

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/16/21

Under the new rules, people will have to register before travelling from Britain to France

13 December 2021, United Kingdom, Sevenoaks: People queue in front of St Thomas' Hospital before receiving their booster jabs. Everyone over 18 in England will be offered booster jabs as of this week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday night, as he declared an Omicron emergency. Photo: Kirsty O'connor/PA Wire/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Expert: Omicron will be dominant variant in Europe within four weeks

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/13/21

The transmission rate is three times that of Delta. The reason for this is that both vaccinated and unvaccinated people are infected

05 December 2021, United Kingdom, London: A health worker holds a vial containing Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 booster vaccine. People are urged to get a COVID-19 booster jab to limit the spread of the Omicron variant. Photo: Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Study suggests 3 doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine ‘neutralizes Omicron’

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/9/21

Experts said this showed that booster doses could offer good protection against Omicron

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) attends the signing of the memorandum of understanding between WHO and the WHO Foundation in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2020. Christopher Black/WHO/Handout via REUTERS

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

WHO: Omicron strain of Covid-19 present in 57 countries

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/8/21

Tedros called on governments to take preventive measures seriously and implement them

A view of Copenhaguen, in Denmark. Photo: Pixabay.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

More than 260 Omicron cases detected in Denmark

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/6/21

Several infections with the Omicron variant in Denmark have been traced back to an electronic music concert in Aalborg on 27 November

02 September 2021, Spain, Manacor: A woman stands on the closed off beach of Cala Mendia in Manacor on Mallorca. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

The first case of Omicron in Mallorca is a Swiss woman

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/2/21

Several cases of Omicron had already been registered on the Spanish mainland in previous days

05 November 2021, Norway, Utoya: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (R) and Jonas Gahr Store, Norway's Prime Minister, visit the island of Utoya. At the summer camp of Norway's social democratic Arbeiderpartiet, 69 people were murdered on the island on 22 July 2011, in an attack by a right-wing extremist. Photo: Britta Pedersen/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa.

Coronavirus

OMICRON VARIANT

Norway gradually reintroduces Covid rules, asks people to wear masks

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/1/21

The new Omicron variant created uncertainty

Israeli study: Effectiveness of fourth jab is low versus Omicron

WHO: Half of Europeans could catch Omicron strain in next eight weeks

France registers 208,000 new coronavirus cases in one day

Spain mobilizes 1,000 soldiers to inject vaccines as omicron spreads

Spain's Covid incidence exceeds 1,000 and breaks all-time record

Thousands of flights axed worldwide at Christmas due to Omicron

Court approves Catalan night curfew as case numbers rise

Malta adds Covid restrictions as cases hit record highs

Portugal again imposes Covid-19 restrictions on public life

Spain marks record daily Covid-19 cases of almost 50,000

Catalonia plans to restrict public life again because of coronavirus

Finland requires coronavirus test for entry from more countries

Omicron spreading rapidly in holiday destination of Spain

France restricts entries from Britain as Omicron variant takes hold

Expert: Omicron will be dominant variant in Europe within four weeks

Study suggests 3 doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine ‘neutralizes Omicron’

WHO: Omicron strain of Covid-19 present in 57 countries

More than 260 Omicron cases detected in Denmark

The first case of Omicron in Mallorca is a Swiss woman

Norway gradually reintroduces Covid rules, asks people to wear masks

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