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Omicron spreads to 48 countries, party in Norway becomes superspreader event for coronavirus variant | South China Morning Post

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The new coronavirus variant Omicron has now reached 48 countries as of December 5, 2021, less than 2 weeks after it was first reported in South Africa. A corporate Christmas party in Norway on November 26 has become the biggest outbreak outside South Africa. At least half of the 120 participants tested positive, eve…

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