LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) – There was a drop in world stock markets and a demand for safer currencies and bonds on Tuesday after CEO of drug maker Moderna (MRNA.O) warned that COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to be so effective against new Omicron variant. Europe’s … Read More

Moderna CEO comments on Omicron’s shock markets Hong Kong bans non-resident arrivals from multiple countries Singapore: 2 travelers to Sydney with Omicron transiting Changi Biden says the variant is ’cause for concern, not a cause for panic’ HONG KONG / SYDNEY, Nov. 30 (Reuters) – … Read More

A trader works inside a floor stand on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, USA, November 8, 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid / File Photo Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Sign up US stock indices are closing … Read More

SYDNEY, Nov. 29 (Reuters) – Australia said it would review some of its border reopening plans this week after reporting its first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, but called for calm until the severity of the strain was determined . Four people who arrived … Read More

WHO declares B.1.1.529 as a variant of concern after expert meetings Citing “Harmful Change in COVID-19 Epidemiology” Warns countries against imposing travel restrictions GENEVA, NOVEMBER 26 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday classified the B.1.1.529 variant found in South Africa as a … Read More

A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this image illustration taken October 19, 2021. REUTERS / Edgar Su / File Photo / File Photo Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Sign up LONDON, Nov. 26 (Reuters) – Bitcoin toppled … Read More

November 25 (Reuters) – Millions of Americans received COVID-19 booster shots at an near-record pace after the Biden administration expanded eligibility last week, but health officials worried about climbing infections ahead of the winter break urged more to get the extra protection. About 37.5 million … Read More

Vaccines may be less effective against new variants Variant has twice as many mutations than Delta Britain bans flights from six African countries Spike protein of B.1.1.529 dramatically different LONDON, November 25 (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday it was concerned about a newly identified … Read More

Vaccines may be less effective against new variants Variant has twice as many mutations than Delta Britain bans flights from six African countries Spike protein of B.1.1.529 dramatically different LONDON, November 25 (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday it was concerned about a newly identified … Read More

The government approves a two-week lockdown COVID cases hit record daily, vaccination low Movement should be limited, only necessary trips Measures must be assessed after 10 days Any solution will only apply to the vaccinated PRAGUE, NOVEMBER 24 (Reuters) – The Slovak government followed the … Read More