Category: Transmission
Preprint: Omicron is the product of extensive evolution that has left no obvious traces of intermediate forms
The Omicron variant identified in Southern Africa in late November 2021 is the product of extensive evolution within an infection context that has so far left no obvious traces of intermediate forms since it diverged from the B.1.1 lineage (presumably at some time in mid to late 2020). More...
Belgium: Two hippos test positive for Sars-Cov-2 in Antwerp Zoo
Two hippos have tested positive for Covid-19 at Antwerp zoo, according to a press release. More...
Omicron: The world is “closer to the start of the pandemic than the end”
The emergence of the Omicron variant shows that the world is “closer to the start of the pandemic than the end”, one of Britain’s most senior scientific figures has warned, as he lamented a lack of political leadership over Covid. More...
South Africa: Growing number of children admitted to hospitals with Omicron
South African health care workers are raising concern about the growing number of children being hospitalised with moderate to severe symptoms of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. More...
UKHSA risk assessment for Omicron variant
UK risk assessment for Omicron variant B.1.1.529, dated 3rd December 2021
Transmissibility between humans: Amber – At least as transmissible as currently circulating variants
Omicron is transmitting rapidly and successfully. More...
Norway: Nearly 100 Omicron infections from one Oslo Christmas party
Another 20-30 people have been registered infected with Covid after a Christmas dinner at a restaurant in Oslo at the end of November. More...
Sweden: 30 infected with Covid after hospital ICU staff party with 400 people including Anders Tegnell
Two weeks ago, the department of intensive care, surgery and anesthesia at Sahlgrenska University Hospital had a training day with a closing party at a hotel in Gothenburg. More...
Norway: 37,000 people tested for Covid following tractor fair outbreak
37,000 Norwegians have been asked to test themselves following a Covid infection outbreak at a trade fair. More...
Preprint: Increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection associated with emergence of the Omicron variant in South Africa
332 individuals were identified who had three suspected infections. More...
Norway: Omicron superspreader event sees about 60 fully vaccinated people infected
An outbreak of between 50-60 infections in fully vaccinated individuals in Frogner, west Oslo, has been linked to the Omicron variant. More...