Reported in 89 countries, Omicron cases doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with local spread - WHO
Omicron is spreading rapidly in countries with high levels of population immunity, but it is unclear if this is due to the virus` ability to evade immunity, its inherent increased transmissibility or a combination of both, the WHO said in an update
"Hospitalizations in the UK and South Africa continue to rise, and given rapidly increasing case counts, it is possible that many healthcare systems may become quickly overwhelmed." Source: Reuters