#UPDATE The world smashed a record number of #COVID19 infections in a week, according to an AFP tally, as the WHO warned that Omicron poses a "very high" risk and could yet overwhelm healthcare systemshttps://t.co/tUMAD9EB3N pic.twitter.com/PpauWFgtlt
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 29, 2021
The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last week compared with the previous week, with the biggest increase in the Americas. https://t.co/Vi4ddK2kYE
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 29, 2021
#BREAKING US hits new record for daily Covid cases: Johns Hopkins pic.twitter.com/fv1fPdhTm8
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 29, 2021
Much of Asia has managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages in other parts of the world. Entry restrictions and widespread mask wearing have helped slow the spread, but the region is bracing for what may be an inevitable surge. https://t.co/xkGF6iquQw
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 29, 2021
Hong Kong's Stand News independent website shuts down after raid https://t.co/9GSNOVCfm4
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 29, 2021
Libya has failed to hold its first presidential election as planned this month. The postponement was a major blow to international efforts to end a decade of chaos in the oil-rich country.https://t.co/5sCrSbSyW2
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 29, 2021
Fist fight in Jordan's parliament caught on live streamhttps://t.co/al5npJFpqK pic.twitter.com/TXHFvSNMYm
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 29, 2021
James Webb Space Telescope begins unfolding its massive sunshield https://t.co/XoDyxcf0wp
— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) December 29, 2021