GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization Tuesday warned Omicron was spreading at an unprecedented rate and urged countries to act as drug maker Pfizer said its coronavirus pill was effective against the variant. ‘Dangerous situation’Although Britain on Monday confirmed what is thought to be the world’s first Omicron death, there is no proof yet that Omicron causes more severe illness. But it urged countries to act swiftly to rein in transmission and protect their health systems and warned against complacency. “This news provides another potentially powerful tool in our fight against the virus, including the Omicron variant,” added US President Joe Biden. Many investors fear that the Omicron variant could throw the global economic recovery into jeopardy.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 15, 2021 02:10 UTC