https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2021/dec/14/covid-news-live-us-coronavirus-cases-surpass-50m-china-reports-first-omicron-case?page=with:block-61b888b18f08a0af7bb4bce5#block-61b888b18f08a0af7bb4bce5


Omicron 'poses a real threat', says Moderna chief

In the UK, Dr Paul Burton, chief medical officer at Moderna, has been speaking to MPs on the Commons science and technology committee.

Burton said he expects data in the coming days to show how well the Moderna booster improves protection against the Omicron variant.

He cautioned against claims, largely from South Africa, that the variant is causing milder disease, and warned that Omicron and Delta are likely to circulate together for some time.

“I do not think Omicron is a milder, less severe version of the current virus,” he told the committee.

He added:

The idea it will push Delta out of the way and take over may occur in the future, but I think in the coming months these two viruses are going to co-exist, and Omicron, which I would maintain is actually a severe disease, will now infect people on a background of very, very strong Delta pressure.

It will also lead to a situation where individuals will become co-infected … which gives the opportunity for this virus to further evolve and mutate which is a concerning and worrying situation.

We certainly don’t have to panic, we have many many tools at our disposal, we’ve learnt so much about this virus over the last two years, and we can continue to fight it, but I think Omicron poses a real threat.

When you look at the data in SA about 15% of people who are hospitalised are in the intensive care unit, and while there’s variability, if you look back earlier in the year, at a time of delta surge in August, those numbers are about the same, 15%.

So while the mortality rate we are seeing right now is mercifully lower, I think as a disease it is a very fit virus and it’s severe.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/covid-omicron-cases-deaths-latest-b1976302.html

Covid news - live: PM to hold omicron briefing as health leader declares variant ‘biggest threat of pandemic’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/covid-omicron-cases-deaths-latest-b1976302.html

Covid news - live: PM to hold omicron briefing as health leader declares variant ‘biggest threat of pandemic’

Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street omicron briefing at 5pm this afternoon, amid warnings that there could soon be 2,000 national Covid hospitalisations a day.

The press conference comes after a top UK health official said the omicron Covid variant is “probably the most significant threat” faced since the start of the pandemic.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/covid-omicron-cases-deaths-latest-b1976302.html

Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street omicron briefing at 5pm this afternoon, amid warnings that there could soon be 2,000 national Covid hospitalisations a day.

The press conference comes after a top UK health official said the omicron Covid variant is “probably the most significant threat” faced since the start of the pandemic.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/covid-omicron-cases-deaths-latest-b1976302.html

WHO expects Omicron cases and deaths to rise

"As case numbers linked to a variant of concern increase globally, we expect the number of hospitalized cases and even deaths to be reported," the WHO said in a statement

Most of these analyst work for IBs. They have underlying interest.

Market is always forward looking. Therefore look forward 6 months with Omicron being the dominant variant which can evade vaccines, highly transmittable, causing hospitalisation and even now death.

More and more vaccination doses every year as vaccines are waning. CEO of Pfizer and Biontech have already said that Covid 19 jabs likely to be required every year.

Now in the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, etc - gloves are being used for vaccination due to Omicron transmissibility. Also more tests in airports, work places, schools, etc. Hospitalization increase etc. Glove demand will improve drastically and ASP will begin to rise.

All analyst will make a U turn very soon.

Most of these analyst work for IBs. They have underlying interest.

Market is always forward looking. Therefore look forward 6 months with Omicron being the dominant variant which can evade vaccines, highly transmittable, causing hospitalisation and even now death.

More and more vaccination doses every year as vaccines are waning. CEO of Pfizer and Biontech have already said that Covid 19 jabs likely to be required every year.

Now in the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, etc - gloves are being used for vaccination due to Omicron transmissibility. Also more tests in airports, work places, schools, etc. Hospitalization increase etc. Glove demand will improve drastically and ASP will begin to rise.

All analyst will make a U turn very soon.

Booster jabs are the same as 1st and 2nd dose. Its a repeat jab.

Booster jabs are the same as 1st and 2nd dose. Its a repeat jab.

Due to the high infection rates, Israel on Sunday put the UK on a red list of countries that Israelis are banned from visiting.

Why is Israel so afraid since most of their population has taken the 3rd dose. ?

Due to the high infection rates, Israel on Sunday put the UK on a red list of countries that Israelis are banned from visiting.

Why is Israel so afraid since most of their population has taken the 3rd dose. ?

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/the-uk-braces-for-1-million-omicron-cases-as-covid-variant-spreads.html?recirc=taboolainternal

HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Rapid infection rate of omicron Covid variant is causing concern, as UK braces for 1 million cases

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/the-uk-braces-for-1-million-omicron-cases-as-covid-variant-spreads.html?recirc=taboolainternal

HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Rapid infection rate of omicron Covid variant is causing concern, as UK braces for 1 million cases

Due to the high infection rates, Israel on Sunday put the UK on a red list of countries that Israelis are banned from visiting.

Why is Israel so afraid since most of their population has taken the 3rd dose. ?

Due to the high infection rates, Israel on Sunday put the UK on a red list of countries that Israelis are banned from visiting.

Why is Israel so afraid since most of their population has taken the 3rd dose. ?

Looks like Supermax ban will be lifted soon. ASP will now begin to rise once again.

Top glove next quarter will show a huge leap in their PAT and ASP will now begin to rise once again.

Dow down -320 points.

Dow down -320 points.

Vaccines appear weak at blocking Omicron infection

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/vaccines-appear-weak-blocking-omicron-infection-shots-may-reduce-long-covid-2021-12-13/

Vaccines appear weak at blocking Omicron infection

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/vaccines-appear-weak-blocking-omicron-infection-shots-may-reduce-long-covid-2021-12-13/

UK PM has confirmed. Omicron is no longer mild symptoms. Its causing hospitalization and even 1 death.

UK PM has confirmed. Omicron is no longer mild symptoms. Its causing hospitalization and even 1 death.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59639007

Now even UK and Europe are starting to use gloves for vaccination, testing, etc. This is because of Omicron which is highly transmittable and now has caused hospitalization and death.

See the pictures and watch the videos.

US has been using gloves for vaccination from day one.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59639007

Now even UK and Europe are starting to use gloves for vaccination, testing, etc. This is because of Omicron which is highly transmittable and now has caused hospitalization and death.

See the pictures and watch the videos

US has been using gloves for vaccination from day one.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59639007

There are 4,713 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant but Mr Javid said the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimated the current number of daily infections was around 200,000.

Omicron has risen to more than 44% of cases in London and is expected to become the dominant variant in the city in the next 48 hours, he said.

The 200,000 figure for Omicron infections is based upon UKHSA modelling. BBC medical editor Fergus Walsh said with Omicron doubling every two to three days, it could go from a small to a huge number very quickly.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59639007

There are 4,713 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant but Mr Javid said the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimated the current number of daily infections was around 200,000.

Omicron has risen to more than 44% of cases in London and is expected to become the dominant variant in the city in the next 48 hours, he said.

The 200,000 figure for Omicron infections is based upon UKHSA modelling. BBC medical editor Fergus Walsh said with Omicron doubling every two to three days, it could go from a small to a huge number very quickly.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/worlds-first-confirmed-omicron-death-announced-in-britain/

World’s first confirmed Omicron death announced in Britain

https://www.timesofisrael.com/worlds-first-confirmed-omicron-death-announced-in-britain/

World’s first confirmed Omicron death announced in Britain

https://www.timesofisrael.com/worlds-first-confirmed-omicron-death-announced-in-britain/

Visiting vaccination center, PM Johnson estimates that 40% of coronavirus cases in London are Omicron, notes hospitalizations are rising

Visiting vaccination center, PM Johnson estimates that 40% of coronavirus cases in London are Omicron, notes hospitalizations are rising

https://www.timesofisrael.com/worlds-first-confirmed-omicron-death-announced-in-britain/

Australian market down - 13 points.

Australian market down - 13 points.

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/biontech-ceo-says-likelihood-annual-covid-19-vaccines-increasing-2021-12-03/

BioNTech CEO says likelihood of annual COVID-19 vaccines increasing

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/biontech-ceo-says-likelihood-annual-covid-19-vaccines-increasing-2021-12-03/

BioNTech CEO says likelihood of annual COVID-19 vaccines increasing

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/covid-19-jabs-likely-to-be-required-annually-pfizer-boss-says-1.4744879

Covid-19 jabs likely to be required annually, Pfizer boss says

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/covid-19-jabs-likely-to-be-required-annually-pfizer-boss-says-1.4744879

Covid-19 jabs likely to be required annually, Pfizer boss says

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/risk-of-new-variants-arising-when-animals-catch-coronavirus-from-humans-2637585

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in a variety of wild, zoo, and household animals demonstrate cross-species transmission, which is a rare occurrence for most viruses.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/risk-of-new-variants-arising-when-animals-catch-coronavirus-from-humans-2637585

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in a variety of wild, zoo, and household animals demonstrate cross-species transmission, which is a rare occurrence for most viruses.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-uk-confirmed-omicron-cases-25621556

A further 86 cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant have been reported in the UK, bringing the total to 246 - as a government advisor warns it is "too late" to stop it spreading.


Today's figure is a significant jump from yesterday's total of 160.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-uk-confirmed-omicron-cases-25621556

A further 86 cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant have been reported in the UK, bringing the total to 246 - as a government advisor warns it is "too late" to stop it spreading.


Today's figure is a significant jump from yesterday's total of 160.

https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2021/12/751611/concerning-jump-omicron-cases-denmark

COPENHAGEN: Denmark's health authorities said Sunday the country had seen a "concerning" jump to 183 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

The number represented a tripling of confirmed cases in 48 hours, from 18 confirmed and 42 suspected cases on Friday, according to data from the SSI public health institute.

https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2021/12/751611/concerning-jump-omicron-cases-denmark

COPENHAGEN: Denmark's health authorities said Sunday the country had seen a "concerning" jump to 183 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

The number represented a tripling of confirmed cases in 48 hours, from 18 confirmed and 42 suspected cases on Friday, according to data from the SSI public health institute.

Norway Christmas party becomes largest Omicron superspreader event outside South Africa
At least half of the 120 participants were infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant during the event, according to a senior doctor

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3158545/norway-christmas-party-largest-omicron-superspreader-outside

Norway Christmas party becomes largest Omicron superspreader event outside South Africa
At least half of the 120 participants were infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant during the event, according to a senior doctor

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3158545/norway-christmas-party-largest-omicron-superspreader-outside

All glove naysayers - go buy your recovery stock AA.

Market already knows this last Friday. Nasdaq drop - 295.

All glove naysayers - go buy your recovery stock AA.

Market already knows this last Friday. Nasdaq drop - 295.