Developments of the new COVID-19 variant “Omicron”.. World races to contain new COVID threat

Countries around the world are racing to introduce travel bans and restrictions on southern African countries in an effort to contain the new Omicron variant.

Know the most prominent preventive measures taken by some countries around the world:

– “Health of South Africa”: Most of the infections spread among those who are not vaccinated, and there is no scientific evidence that the new variant is rapidly spreading or dangerous.

– The Netherlands: 61 cases of “COVID-19” were recorded at Amsterdam Airport among travelers from South Africa.

– Australia bans entry to foreigners from 9 countries where the “Omicron” variant has been detected.

– Canada announces a travel ban to countries located south of the African continent.

– US pharmaceutical company Moderna has announced that it will develop a booster shot against the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

– UK plans to put new restrictions on travel to confront “Omicron”.

– The US and the European Union are preparing to take similar steps with the countries where the new variant has spread.