Global stocks mixed after new virus variant spreads

European stocks have rebounded while Asian markets fell further after the coronavirus’s omicron variant was found in more countries and governments imposed travel controls

13 omicron cases in Portuguese soccer team

Portuguese health authorities say they have identified 13 cases of omicron, the new coronavirus variant believed to be more contagious, among team members of a professional soccer club

Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as omicron spreads

As cases of a new coronavirus variant are confirmed around the world, Japan has announced it will suspend entry of all foreign visitors, joining an increasing number of countries that are tightening their borders as fear spreads of yet another extension of pandemic suffering

Australia confirms 2 omicron cases as travel curbs tighten

Australian officials say two overseas travelers arriving in Sydney are the first to test positive in the country for the omicron variant of the coronavirus, as nations around the world tightened controls against the worrying new strain

COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert

The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus has popped up in more European countries, just days after being identified in South Africa

Britain tightens COVID rules as world on alert over omicron

The U.K. has tightened up rules on mask-wearing and on testing of international arrivals after finding two cases of the new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus that was identified just a few days ago in South Africa

World on alert as UK reports cases of omicron COVID variant

Britain has become the latest country to report cases of the new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus as world governments sought to shore up their defenses by slapping restrictions on travel from nations in southern Africa

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As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal

As several European nations tighten up or lock down to combat a spike in coronavirus infections, life in Britain is almost back to normal