Now playing Next world news Booster dose raises protection against Omicron, UK study shows Nearly 2,200 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant have now been detected in about 60 countries worldwide. 10/12/2021
Now playing Next Health news Fourth COVID vaccine dose may now be necessary, says Pfizer boss People may need a fourth COVID shot sooner than expected amid the spread of Omicron, Pfizer’s CEO said on Wednesday. 10/12/2021
Now playing Next world news Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against Omicron "What we should really be reading into this is that any vaccine that boosts immunity will do the job," clinical expert Bharat Pankhania told Euronews. 08/12/2021
Now playing Next Health news Here’s what COVID vaccine makers are doing about the Omicron variant COVID vaccine manufacturers are racing to develop new doses to combat the rising number of cases connected to the Omicron variant. 08/12/2021
Now playing Next Health news How dangerous is Omicron? We put your questions to an expert We asked you what you wanted to know about Omicron and put your questions to an expert from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). 08/12/2021
Now playing Next Travel News US travel rules: COVID-19 test requirements change this week The US has tightened its travel rules in response to the omicron variant. Here's what you need to know. 06/12/2021
Now playing Next South Africa Omicron variant linked to increased risk of reinfection, claims study The risk of reinfection appeared to increase in South Africa amid a surge in Omicron variant cases, a new study said. It is too early to determine whether the new variant causes more severe illness. 03/12/2021
Now playing Next Travel News Is it safe to travel if you’re over 60? The World Health Organisation revised its advice to older travellers, but says the school holidays pose a risk to grandparents. 01/12/2021
Now playing Next world news Brazil and Japan report first cases of the omicron variant Brazil and Japan joined the rapidly widening circle of countries to report cases of the omicron variant. It was already present in Europe nearly two weeks ago, the Netherlands found. 01/12/2021
Now playing Next Travel News Are the UK travel rules likely to change again? More countries could be added to the red list before the next review, as Scotland and Wales call for a "four nations" approach. 30/11/2021
Now playing Next Europe Decoded As pandemic worsens, Portugal re-imposes COVID-19 travel restrictions Under new rules, entry to Portugal will be subject to a negative coronavirus test, even for fully vaccinated EU travellers. 29/11/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Omicron: Booster shots to be available to all adults in the UK Scientists in the UK have advised that all adults should now be included in the COVID-19 booster jab campaign in the wake of the spread of the Omicron variant. 29/11/2021
Now playing Next Romania Romania plans to evacuate 90 Europeans stranded in South Africa It comes as Europe restricts flights from southern Africa after the detection of the new COVID variant Omicron. 29/11/2021
Now playing Next Money Crypto named Omicron spikes and outperforms Bitcoin amid variant fears The token came into existence in November and appears to have risen for no other reason than the newly-named COVID strain. 29/11/2021
Now playing Next Japan Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as omicron variant spreads Japan will suspend entry of all foreign visitors from Tuesday over a new COVID-19 variant. 29/11/2021
Now playing Next Travel News New COVID variant Omicron prompts fresh travel curbs across the world From Asia-Pacific to North Africa and the Middle East, here is a round-up of the latest travel restrictions prompted by concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus. 28/11/2021
Now playing Next Belgium Europe's first reported case of new COVID variant found in Belgium Europe's first reported case of new COVID variant has been discovered in Belgium. 26/11/2021
Now playing Next Europe News EU countries restrict air travel from southern Africa over new variant Germany, Italy and France restrict travel from southern Africa over new COVID variant as Brussels mulls EU-wide flight restrictions 26/11/2021