Covid-19 Omicron Variant

FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Board building on Constitution Avenue is pictured in Washington, U.S., March 19, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
Global Economy

Omicron shows policymakers can't let guard down - BIS

Dubbed the central bank to the world's central banks due to its regular gatherings of decision makers, the Swiss-based Bank for International Settlements said Omicron had already caused falls...

The active cases in India have further declined to 111,481, and have been the lowest in 537 days, according to the Union health ministry.(Reuters file photo)
Coronavirus chronicle

Fourth case of Omicron Covid-19 variant detected in India

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Bloomberg Special

Omicron threatens to prolong pain in global vaccination bid

Computer image of a betacoronavirus which is the type of virus linked to Covid-19
Coronavirus chronicle

India reports two cases of Omicron variant

Dividers are seen inside a trading post on the trading floor as preparations are made for the return to trading at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 22, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Global Economy

European stocks drop as Omicron fears keep markets on edge

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Coronavirus chronicle

Omicron could be dominant in France within weeks, adviser says

Passengers wearing protective face masks, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, walk at the Haneda airport, in Tokyo, Japan June 13, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou
Coronavirus chronicle

Countries restricting foreign travel over Omicron threat 

A Covid-19 safety sign at London Heathrow Airport Ltd. in London, UK, on Monday, Nov. 29. Tougher UK pandemic rules are set to take effect this week as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government seeks to buy scientists "precious weeks" to determine the risks posed by the Omicron strain. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg
Bloomberg Special

Lessons from Europe’s response to Omicron

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South Asia

India delays resumption of regular international flights over Omicron threat

An employee measures a newly manufactured ball mill machine at a factory in Nantong, Jiangsu province, China June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer
Global Economy

Factories facing supply headaches as Omicron risks emerge

For central banks, Omicron is another word for ‘reset’
Global Economy

For central banks, Omicron is another word for ‘reset’

World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a ceremony to launch a multiyear partnership with Qatar on making FIFA Football World Cup 2022 and mega sporting events healthy and safe at the WHO headquarters, in Geneva, Switzerland, October 18, 2021. Fabrice Coffrini/ Pool via REUTERS
Coronavirus chronicle

WHO's Tedros urges states to take 'rational' measures against Omicron risk

Travellers and flight crew members arrive at the international terminal at Sydney Airport, as countries react to the new coronavirus Omicron variant amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, in Sydney, Australia, November 30, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Coronavirus chronicle

Omicron, found in Europe 11 days ago, jolts markets on vaccine fears