The Omicron coronavirus variant has been gaining a larger foothold worldwide, with dozens of countries and territories reporting infections.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the global risk from the spread of Omicron was “very high” and urged 194 member nations to speed the delivery of vaccinations to high-risk groups.
No Omicron-linked deaths have yet been reported, though further research is needed to assess its potential to escape protection against immunity induced by vaccines and previous infections, the WHO said.
The map below highlights the countries that have reported Omicron cases. (The map will be updated as more information becomes available)
The countries/territories include:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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