The new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) mutant virus strain Omicron has invaded many countries.
South Korea announced on January 3 that the first death of Omicron occurred in the local area, and two patients died of illness.
There have been confirmed cases in 27 prefectures in Japan.
South Korea announced on the 3rd that two Omicron patients died in Gwangju City, the first case in the country.
The two deceased were both in their 90s. They were infected in a nursing home and belonged to the same infected group.
●Japan
As of the 2nd, 27 prefectures and prefectures in Japan have confirmed Omicron cases.
There were 554 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia nationwide on the 2nd, and 2 more people died.
There were 103 newly confirmed cases in Tokyo on the 3rd, which is the first time that there were more than 100 newly confirmed cases in a single day since October 8, 2021.
New crown pneumonia epidemic in the United States: The picture shows people in New York City line up to be tested for the new crown virus on December 13, 2021.
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●United States
The US Department of Defense issued a statement on the 2nd stating that Secretary of Defense Austin (Lloyd Austin) was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia. He has mild symptoms and will be isolated at home for the next 5 days.
Omicron is raging in the United States, with a surge in confirmed cases.
New York City has an additional 49,724 confirmed cases on December 31, 2021.
New York Mayor Eric Adams said on the 2nd that the government's next move may be to decide whether to force city government employees to be vaccinated with boosters.
New crown pneumonia epidemic in India: The picture shows on January 3, 2022, Kashmiri students in a school in Srinagar, India-controlled Kashmir, waiting to be called for vaccinations.
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●India
India announced on the 3rd that there were 33,750 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia nationwide in the past 24 hours. This is the sixth consecutive day that there has been a sharp increase in confirmed cases in the country.
The number of confirmed Omicron cases nationwide has increased to 1,700.
Epidemic prevention measures have been tightened in many places. West Bengal in China announced that from the 3rd, all schools, colleges, universities, hair salons, beauty salons, fitness rooms, zoos, and theme parks will be closed.
Australia's new crown pneumonia epidemic: The picture shows on January 1, 2022, medical staff in Sydney, Australia, tested the people for the new crown virus.
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●France
The number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in France has surged, but Health Minister Olivier Veran said on the 2nd that the fifth wave of the local epidemic or the last wave of epidemics.
The government stated that vaccinations and boosters are the best way to prevent the spread of Omicron.
Wei Lang said that this is also the only way to avoid the implementation of more blockade measures, to prevent the destruction of the country's economic recovery, and to prevent increased pressure on hospitals.
●Australia
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on the 3rd that even if the number of new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia across the country continues to rise, Australia will not return to the "closed city."
He pointed out that with the arrival of Omicron and Australia's high vaccination rate, the government's response has changed.
He believes that although the number of confirmed cases is high, the severity of the illness caused by Omicron is much lower. Therefore, the response to the virus is no longer related to the number of confirmed cases, and more attention should be paid to the treatment of the healthcare system.
The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Israel: The picture shows a professor vaccinated against the new crown pneumonia in Ramat Gan, Israel on December 27, 2021.
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Israel
Israel announced on the 2nd that the Ministry of Health approved the fourth booster dose of the new crown vaccine for medical staff and people over 60 years old in response to Omicron.
After they have injected the third booster, they can get the fourth shot at least 4 months later.
New crown pneumonia epidemic in Indonesia: The picture shows people on a train in Jakarta, Indonesia on December 28, 2021.
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Indonesia
Indonesia announced on the 3rd that the government will vaccinate all adults with a booster of the new crown vaccine from the 12th, and the public can receive the booster 6 months after the second dose of the vaccine.
The government estimates that this measure is expected to cover approximately 21 million people.
In July 2021, the government has begun to vaccinate medical staff with booster doses.
Netherlands
The epidemic situation in the Netherlands has become more serious in recent days. As of the 2nd, there have been 15,600 new confirmed cases in the Netherlands.
The government announced the tightening of epidemic prevention measures, closing all stores except essential daily necessities stores, the measures will be maintained at least until the 14th, and at the same time banning gatherings of two or more people.
Anti-epidemic demonstrations broke out again in the capital Amsterdam. Thousands of demonstrators gathered to protest the blockade and vaccination measures.
Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the riot police, and at least 30 people were arrested.
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