The First Minister will issue an update on the latest situation across the country as well as urge Scots to stay at home to halt the spread of the new strain which first originated in southern Africa.

Yesterday, the SNP leader issued a stark warning that Omicron would become the dominant strain in Scotland today with the R number believed to be at four.

She told MSPs at Holyrood: "Please reduce your contact with people from households other than your own as much as you possibly can.

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NO decision on a lockdown for Christmas or New Year ; says Sri Lanka’s Health Chief

COLOMBO (News 1st); There is no decision to lockdown Sri Lanka for the Christmas Holidays or the New Year Season, said the country’s Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena on Monday (20).He said it is paramount for the people to take the necessary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially the Omicron Variant which has entered Sri Lanka with 4 positive cases.

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USD outshines its peers as Omicron escalates

COLOMBO(news1st): The US dollar reached its peak its top ranking peers today (20), this was subsequent to an indication by a US Federal Reserve Official that a first Pandemic period interest rate hike could occur in March 2022.The dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, stood at 96.629, not far from the peak at 96.938 reached last month.The Euro along with the British Pound plummeted as the British Health Minister declined to rule out the chance of further COVID-19 restrictions before Christmas, as Britain encounters a surge in Omicron cases.The US dollar, which tends to attract demand as a safe haven, reached it pinnacle since last Wednesday (15), against the euro, sterling and the Australian dollar.An interest

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Latest COVID-19 Wave Dents U.S. Optimism

cognizant of changes in its severity, including this summer, as the highly contagious Delta variant swept through the country; this fall, as it tapered; and more recently, as the Omicron variant emerged as a new threat. In each case, perceptions of whether the national situation was getting better or worse moved accordingly.Yet, Americans' concern about their personal risk of falling ill remains relatively low, and they are not inclined to return to stringent social distancing.

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₹8,000 crore in Indian shares this month through December 16.

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Andy Murray admits 'concern' Covid may wreck Australian Open bid as he changes plans

Andy Murray has changed his plans in a bid to prevent Covid from derailing his preparations for the Australian Open. The 34-year-old will now limit his time training at the National Tennis Centre this coming week in an attempt to avoid contracting the virus.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon 'incredulous' at PM's reluctance to move on restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon has expressed her disappointed that neither the Prime Minister nor the Chancellor was on a call to devolved nations about the state of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK.

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1.5 million received Covid-19 booster vaccine

The Health Service Executive's lead on Vaccination and Test and Trace Damien McCallion has said 1.5 million people have now received a Covid-19 booster dose.

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Lil Nas X reveals he has COVID-19 in series of since-deleted tweets

Lil Nas X has revealed that he’s tested positive for COVID-19, sharing his experience with the virus in a series of since-deleted tweets.The singer shared news of his diagnosis on Friday (December 17), shortly after finding out his hit ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ was one of Barack Obama’s favourite tracks of the year.Per Billboard, Lil Nas X wrote: “started running around the house when I saw this then i remembered i have covid lol.” He followed it up with another tweet that read: “now that i’m sure i won’t die from covid i will now begin making mildly funny jokes about having it”.In a more X-rated post he wrote: “covid really sucks.

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Why antibodies are not the only defence against Omicron

In the fight against the coronavirus, one key component of the human immune system has been to the fore: antibodies.

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Omicron Covid-19 variant reported in 89 countries

The Omicron Covid-19 variant has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases is doubling in 1.5 to three days in areas with community transmission, the World Health Organization has said.

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Prestwick pub boss blasts hospitality Covid guidelines as "stupid" after new advice comes in

A South Ayrshire pub owner has blasted the latest batch of hospitality Covid-19 guidelines as “stupid” after new advice was put in place.

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Kerala adds 4 new Omicron cases today; new Covid-19 variant count surges to 15

Omicron case on December 12 in Ernakulam district when a person who had returned from the UK tested positive. Four more cases of the new variant were confirmed on December 15, and two cases on December 17.

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'Not entertaining any more' Brian May, 74, issues stark warning as Covid symptoms return

Brian May, 74, revealed he is on day eight of his 10-day Covid isolation, but admitted the symptoms of the virus have worsened since his more optimistic update on Sunday.So, the Queen guitarist had an important message for everyone in the UK to take care of themselves, as he made it clear "this stuff isn’t entertaining any more".Taking to Instagram in the early hours of Monday morning, Brian shared a video of his prominently positive lateral flow test before zooming in on a clock that stated "there's always time for a Guinness"."Day eight for me - the eighth day after my body was invaded by enough coronavirus organisms to bring me down," he began the lengthy post."Firstly, I think I was a little too optimistic yesterday, imagining that the

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'Can't even wipe my bottom!' Jeremy Clarkson issues health update after horrific injury

Jeremy Clarkson, 61, was hospitalised following a dramatic kitchen mishap that saw him accidentally slice "half" his thumb off. He had been warned he could lose use of it if he didn't seek sufficient medical help, and he's glad he did because he's now realising just how much he can't do without it.In his latest column for The Times, the Top Gear legend informed fans of what he had done, and in true Jezza fashion - blunt and bold - uploaded a picture of his bloodied digit wrapped up.He wrote: "There was an awful lot of news to digest last week, but all I could think about was the seemingly never-ending list of things I can't do without a functioning right thumb."I can't operate scissors to get a Covid tester out of its packet.

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Latest Covid-19 restrictions come into effect

Latest restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in Ireland come into effect today.

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Provinces break COVID-19 case records as new restrictions set in

Large parts of Canada are starting to hunker down, with new restrictions coming into effect as a fifth wave of COVID-19 fuelled by the Omicron variant saw thousands of new cases across the country over the weekend.

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Olney Charter High School shifts to remote learning amid faculty call out

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia high school will move students to remote learning on Monday as teachers staged a massive ‘call out’ to demand better health protocols one week after a student died of COVID-19. Olney charter high school sent a letter to parents late Sunday night saying all students will learn virtually on Monday while staff is expected to report to school and teach virtually from the classroom.Officials say around 40 Olney Union members participated in the call out which "hindered and interrupted Olney’s ability to operate and provide in-person instruction tomorrow."The protest comes a week after 17-year-old senior Olney Charter High School student Alayna Thach passed away following a week-long battle with coronavirus,

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India reports 6,563 new Covid cases, 132 fatalities; Omicron count surges to 153

active cases were dropped by 1,646, taking the overall caseload to 82,267. The Covid-related recoveries increased to 3.41 crore after 8,077 patients got recovered in a span of 24 hours. And, a total 4,77,554 people have died due to the coronavirus infection, 1.37% of the overall tally, to date.

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LCD Soundsystem's residency at New York's Brooklyn Steel canceled amid COVID-19 Omicron variant

The final three shows for LCD Soundsystem’s You Are Here residency at Brooklyn Steel in New York have been canceled amid the rise of cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.Brooklyn Steel issued a statement saying, 'LCD Soundsystem’s shows at Brooklyn Steel on December 19, 20 and 21 have been cancelled.'All tickets purchased via AXS will be automatically refunded - there is no action required if you purchased your tickets via AXS online or by phone.' The latest:The final three shows for LCD Soundsystem’s You Are Here residency at Brooklyn Steel in New York have been canceled amid the rise of cases with the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

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British Columbians reconsidering holiday trips as Omicron variant spreads

The final weekend before Christmas is traditionally one of the busiest travel times of the year but with Canada advising against non-essential travel, many British Columbians are reconsidering their planned vacations as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly.

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Omicron cases in India: List of states that have reported new Covid-19 variant

Here's all you need to know about Omicron cases in India with state-wise data:

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Statement from the COVID-19 Vaccine Independent Safety Monitoring Board

The COVID-19 Vaccine Independent Safety Monitoring Board was informed of three reports of people who had died with a potential myocarditis in the period following vaccination. The Board met to review the available information related to these cases to determine whether the Pfizer (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine was a factor.

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Navy Seizes more Indian Trawlers in Sea of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Navy managed to take hold of 02 more Indian fishing trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation mounted in seas south of Mannar, today (19th December 2021).The special operation was conducted in seas south of Mannar, deploying Inshore Patrol Craft attached to the North Central Naval Command and it led to the seizure of the 02 Indian fishing trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters.As part of the Navy’s effort to prevent poaching by Indian fishing trawlers in Sri Lankan territorial waters, the Navy managed to take hold of 08 Indian fishing trawlers and 55 Indian fishermen during operations conducted by the Northern and North

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COVID-19: Biden to issue stark warning for unvaccinated as Omicron rages

As cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant appear in more states, how has Joe Biden’s administration attempted to influence behaviour and outcomes at this stage in the pandemic? Jennifer Johnson reports ahead of the president’s upcoming announcement on Dec.

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Can more restrictions can be enacted as Omicron spreads?

With five days before Christmas, COVID-19 case counts in Canada are soaring. David Akin tells us what further restrictions and health measures could be implemented as the Omicron variant spreads.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren Tests Positive for Breakthrough COVID-19

Senator Elizabeth Warren has revealed she has tested positive for COVID-19, despite being full vaccinated.

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Sen. Cory Booker tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms

TRENTON - New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms. Booker, 52, said he is fully vaccinated and received a booster shot. "I’m beyond grateful to have received two doses of vaccine and, more recently, a booster -- I’m certain that without them I would be doing much worse.," Booker in a statement. Fellow democratic senator Elizabeth Warren also announced Sunday that she tested positive for COVID-19 after being negative for the virus earlier in the week. Like Booker, Warren is also vaccinated and has received a booster shot."Thankfully, I am only experiencing mild symptoms & am grateful for the protection provided against serious illness that comes

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Murphy says another lockdown is unlikely but isn't off the table

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With COVID-19 cases surging because of Omicron, homeless advocates worry

As COVID-19 numbers surge in Montreal due to the Omicron variant, health authorities have put in place several measures to help curb the spread, but some say not enough is being done to protect perhaps the city’s most vulnerable group — the homeless.

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unvaccinated Americans to get a shot and the vaccinated to get boosters, which have been shown to re-up protection.

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Scots councillor demands Boris Johnson quits as 'Downing Street staff partied' while her brother died from Covid

A furious council chief has written to Boris Johnson demanding he resign after Tory Government staff partied as her brother was dying from Covid.

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With COVID cases surging because of Omicron, homeless advocates worry

COVID-19 outbreaks: Montreal’s homeless advocates warn of potential humanitarian crisis “A year ago, almost exactly to the day, we saw a huge spike in the number of people who were catching the virus,” he recalled.That forced the city to open more shelters.Sam Watts, CEO of the Welcome Hall Mission, is also concerned.“We might see reductions in the capacity of regular resources if there are Covid cases that emerge,” he wrote in a message to Global News. So we are being very vigilant because we know how transmissible this variant is.”With Omicron, Hughes shares that concern.“We actually have less space than we did last year, in terms of isolation,” Hughes said, “and we have less beds overall this winter than we did last year. Both of

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Woman 'sacked for getting Covid jab' claims boss said it was against God's wishes

Covid jab because her boss said it was "against God's wishes". Lainie Chait is now taking legal action against the Church of Ubuntu after she was let go in October.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Nov.

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Il Divo star Carlos Marin dies from COVID-19

Il Divo star Carlos Marin has died from COVID-19 at the age of 53. The singer fell ill earlier this month and was subsequently put in a coma by doctors at Manchester Royal Hospital as he battled the virus.

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iHeartRadio cancels final Jingle Ball concert in Florida 'due to COVID-19 variant'

iHeartRadio announced it cancelled the final Jingle Ball concert scheduled for Sunday night at Florida's FLA Live Arena in Sunrise 'due to increased transmission of COVID-19 variant' Omicron.'To further minimize any potential risks, as a precautionary measure and for the safety of our staff, talent, and guests, we have made the decision to cancel tonight's iHeartRadio YIOO Jingle Ball,' organizers tweeted at 7:05am.'Thank you for your understanding. Ticket holders will receive a refund within 48 hours and if they have any issues, they should reach out to their point of purchase.

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One area sees a weekly increase of 85% as Covid infection rates rise in all TEN Greater Manchester boroughs

Coronavirus infection rates have gone up in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, new data has revealed.

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NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

Cleveland at Atlanta, Denver at Brooklyn and New Orleans at Philadelphia. Also shelved were Orlando's game at Toronto on Monday and Washington's game at Brooklyn on Tuesday.The postponements came on the same day that Atlanta announced star guard Trae Young entered the league's health and safety protocols and the Los Angeles Lakers said coach Frank Vogel also was added to the list.Leaguewide, through Sunday afternoon, there were at least 68 players who have either been ruled out to play — or in the case of the postponed games, would have been ruled out — because they are in the protocols.

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New B.C. COVID-19 restrictions take effect Monday

COVID-19 restrictions aimed at curbing surging case numbers amid the arrival of the Omicron variant will take effect in British Columbia on Monday.The new restrictions are slated to remain in place until Jan. 31, 2022 unless renewed by provincial health officer Dr.

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Nicola Sturgeon 'incredulous' at Boris Johnson reluctance to move on covid restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon has said she found it “incredulous” the Prime Minister and Chancellor did not attend a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee called to discuss the the surging tide of covid infections.

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Il Divo star Carlos Marín dies from Covid aged 53 in Manchester hospital after being put into an induced coma

Il DIVO star Carlos Marín has died from Covid aged 53 in a Manchester hospital. The Spanish singer fell ill on December 7 and was placed in a coma.

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Omicron variant may hinder 2 leading drugs against COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) - As strained U.S. hospitals brace for a new surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the fast-spreading omicron variant, doctors are warning of yet another challenge: the two standard drugs they’ve used to fight infections are unlikely to work against the new strain.For more than a year antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly have been the go-to treatments for early COVID-19, thanks to their ability to head off severe disease and keep patients out of the hospital.But both drugmakers recently warned that laboratory testing suggests their therapies will be much less potent against omicron, which contains dozens of mutations that make it harder for antibodies to attack the virus.

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Jurgen Klopp sends Christmas fixture message to Premier League amid Man United Covid crisis

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken out on the recent Covid-19 outbreaks that have seen postponements sweep through the Premier League in the last week.

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LCD Soundsystem NYC Residency Dates Cancelled Amid COVID-19 Surge

LCD Soundsystem‘s residency is ending abruptly.

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UK Government covid cash for Scotland 'doubled to £440m' but Sturgeon demands action

The UK Government said it has doubled the amount of additional funding available to Scotland to tackle Covid to £440 million.

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A not-so-jolly holiday season for London, Ont. establishments as COVID-19 restrictions reintroduced

COVID-19 restrictions for restaurants, bars, and other establishments, amid a rise in cases and the Omicron variant.As of Sunday, bars and restaurants must operate at 50 per cent capacity and close by 11 p.m. A maximum of 10 people are allowed to sit at a table, and alcohol is restricted after 10 p.m.

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Il Divo's Carlos Marin dies from Covid aged 53 after being put into induced coma

Il Divo singer Carlos Marin has died from Covid at the age of 53 after being placed into an induced coma earlier this week. He originally fell ill on December 7 and was later placed into a medically induced coma in Manchester Royal Hospital after being admitted on December 8.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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