Tracking the B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant, with information on cases & restrictions - plus we'll be answering your questions.
6 News will be providing the latest information on the B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant, named 'Omicron,' to help you stay informed.
Here you'll see information on travel restrictions, cases & much more.
We'll also be answering YOUR questions - DM them to us on social media or email us: contact@6newsau.com
Read some FAQs about the variant:
Is this the same as the 'Nu' variant?
Is Omicron vaccine resistant?
Where did it originate?
Scroll down to read the latest updates:
Confirmed cases
Cases have been confirmed in the following locations:
UK (246)
South Africa (228)
Zimbabwe (50)
USA (39)
Ghana (33)
Denmark (32)
Portugal (28)
Botswana (23)
Canada (19)
Norway (19)
Netherlands (18)
Australia (16)
France (16)
Germany (15)
India (12)
Austria (11)
Israel (11)
Hong Kong (9)
Italy (9)
South Korea (9)
Spain (7)
Sweden (7)
Belgium (6)
Switzerland (6)
Brazil (5)
Finland (5)
Iceland (3)
Nigeria (3)
Japan (2)
Réunion - French Territory (2)
Romania (2)
Singapore (2)
Zambia (2)
Chile
Czech Republic
Greece (1)
Ireland (1)
Luxembourg (1)
Malaysia (1)
Maldives (1)
Saudi Arabia (1)
Sri Lanka (1)
UAE (1)
To focus on facts & not fear, 6 News will NOT be listing probable or unconfirmed cases - but we may still report on them on social media.
Australian travel restrictions
The Federal Government has announced new travel & quarantine rules in response to Omicron.
The 9 countries affected are:
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Botswana
Namibia
The Seychelles
Lesotho
Eswatini
Malawi
And Mozambique
Any non-Australian citizens who have been those nations cannot enter Australia, and citizens & their dependents who have been there over the past 2 weeks will need to enter 14 days of quarantine.
Overseas travel restrictions
The following locations (excluding Australia) have implemented travel restrictions as a result of the Omicron COVID-19 variant:
Angola
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
China
Egypt
European Union (27 nations)
Fiji
India
Indonesia
Israel
Japan
Kuwait
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Morocco
New Zealand
Oman
Pakistan
Philippines
Russia
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Spain
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Turkey
UAE
UK
USA
For more specifics, follow us on social media.
Have your say
Have we missed new cases or restrictions? Do you have a question about Omicron?
DM us on social media or send us an email: contact@6newsau.com
We'll try to get back to you as soon as possible!
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