Titled Eris, the variant, which is also called EG. 5.1, has been found in a number of cases in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Omicron variant
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Biotechnology
Novavax’ Covid booster dose shows significant benefit against Omicron variants
Data from two studies – Phase 3 PREVENT-19 trial and Study 307 (Lot Consistency) – show NVX-CoV2373 has consistent immunogenicity and safety profile
DP World
Dubai’s DP World sees 2021 business boost but Omicron weighs on performance
Chairman of port operator says Covid, supply chain disruptions, rising inflation could impact global economy this year
Coronavirus Pandemic
Abu Dhabi makes booster shots mandatory for entry as Covid cases remain high
People traveling to Abu Dhabi will need to have booster doses to enter unless exempted by the authorities
coronavirus restrictions
How HR managers are dealing with the rise of coronavirus-related isolations
Whether it’s because of close-contact isolation or getting stuck in a foreign country post-holiday break, employees are out of the office and remote working is making a comeback
crude oil price
Global oil demand exceeds IEA expectations despite Omicron surge
The head of the IEA notes the supply disruptions in Libya and Kazakhstan also contributed to the imbalance with demand
crude oil price
Oil heads for fourth weekly advance as traders shrug off omicron
Global demand has proven stronger than expected, the International Energy Agency said earlier this week
coronavirus infection
UAE issues warning over Covid rules after videos urge non-compliance
Federal Emergency Crisis and Disasters Prosecution urges public to adhere to preventive measures adopted to curb spread of the virus
Coronavirus Pandemic
Qatar approves Pfizer boosters for children aged 12 to 15 years
Children who received their second dose more than six months ago are eligible for the booster shots
Omicron variant
Kuwait reveals new restrictions to curb spread of Covid variant
All kinds of public gatherings in closed places would be banned from Sunday through to February 28
Omicron variant
Kuwait urges citizens to leave UK, Germany, Spain, France and Italy amid Covid surge
Embassies said on Sunday evening that the surge in omicron cases might lead to re-imposing new measures, including full lockdowns and travel restrictions
Coronavirus Pandemic
UAE sees tenfold jump in Covid cases since Omicron detection
UAE government acknowledges the increase, but says hospitalisations remain low
covid-19
Bahrain set to move to ‘yellow alert’ status to combat Covid variant threat
Under Bahrain’s traffic light system, the move to yellow is sanctioned when the rolling average of positive coronavirus cases in intensive care units is 51 to 100 cases for seven days
covid-19
Oman announces ban on social ceremonies in public places to curb Covid spread
Supreme Committee in charge of tackling the Covid-19 pandemic announced that weddings and funeral ceremonies in mosques, halls and other public places will be prohibited “until further notice”
Market Volatility
Volatility increases into year-end on omicron variant uncertainty
Discovery of the new mutated coronavirus variant shifted a market fixated on price pressures and inflation back to Covid-19 concerns
Cushing
Oil extends omicron relief rally with demand concerns easing
Oil has rebounded after falling for six weeks, in part due to major consumers signalling they would release strategic crude reserves to tame energy prices and the emergence of omicron