Top 10 Omicron updates: All nine infected patients in Rajasthan test negative

On Dec 9, 2021

Here are the latest updates about the new coronavirus variant:

Rajasthan Health Minister Parsadi Lal Meena said that all the nine people in the state who were found infected with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease have been discharged from the hospital after they tested negative for the infection twice, reported PTI.The World Health Organization said it was unclear whether booster Covid-19 vaccine doses were needed against the new Omicron variant, and urged rich countries to avoid hoarding the jabs, reported AFP. The global health agency warned that a rush to stockpile more jabs, especially without clear evidence they are needed, would only increase the already unequal vaccine access around the world.International passenger flights to and from India will remain suspended till January 31, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced, amid concerns about the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.Singapore Airlines said Singapore has been taken off the “at-risk” countries for international travel to India, reported PTI. Countries currently in the “at-risk” list include the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Botswana, China, Ghana, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, Tanzania and Israel.The United States’ Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorisation for 16- and 17-year-old children to get a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine made by…