Omicron may be less severe in young and old, but not 'mild'

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Omicron may be less severe in young and old, but not 'mild' - WHO

The more infectious Omicron variant of COVID-19 appears to produce less severe disease than the globally dominant Delta strain, but should not be categorised as "mild", World Health Organization (WHO) officials said on Thursday. Janet Di..
Designated Authorities Refer 236 People to Prosecution for Violating COVID-19 Preventive, Precaution

The designated authorities referred 236 people to the prosecution for non-compliance with the preventive and precautionary measures in place in the country to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Among them, 232 people were referred to th..
Qatar Rail Launches Lusail Tram Preview Service

Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has launched the first phase of the preview service of the Lusail Tram on Saturday. The first phase includes the preview service of six stations on the Orange line, which are Marina, Marina Promenade, Yacht Club, E..
Sydney gears up for New Year's Eve celebrations despite record Omicron surge

Sydney, the Australian city worst-affected by the Omicron wave, will press ahead with New Year's Eve celebrations on Friday, with authorities encouraging revellers to come out and enjoy the festivities despite a record number of COVID-19 cases. ..
Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 in Qatar

A melting pot of cultures and an entertainment hub, Qatar comes to life on New Year's Eve with its lively events and great offers in store. Whether it's welcoming 2022 with a cruise, countdown party, or an intimate dinner, everyone plans s..
Texas judge orders Exxon to preserve evidence from fire incident

A Texas judge on Tuesday ordered Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) to preserve evidence from a Dec. 23 fire at its Baytown refinery that injured four workers, Potts Law Firm, which is investigating the incident, said. Source: Reuters / Reporting by Vishal ..
Qatar Tourism reveals expansion plan to include luxury hotels, theme parks and more

Qatar is planning to become a leading destination as it expands its tourism proposition, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Its tourism strategy puts the visitor at the heart of all new programmes and initiatives. As part of the &lsq..
Rublev the latest to test positive for COVID after Abu Dhabi exhibition

World number five Andrey Rublev is the fifth player to test positive for COVID-19 after playing at an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi this month. Spaniard Rafa Nadal, Canadian Denis Shapovalov, Switzerland's Olympic champion Belinda Bencic and T..
Russian court extends jail term for Gulag historian to 15 years

A Russian court on Monday added two more years to a 13-year jail sentence for historian Yuri Dmitriev, in a sex abuse case that his supporters say was trumped up to punish him for uncovering mass graves of Stalin's Gulags. Dmitriev, who worked..

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