Doctors Call For Covid Appropriate Behaviour, Vaccinations Amid Omicron Spread

The first death due to the omicron variant of the coronavirus has been reported in the UK. Britain -- among the countries worst hit by the global health crisis since last year -- is believed to be the first government to officially announce a death from the virus mutation. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has now sounded the alarm because of high levels and rising rates of transmission. In a rare televised address, Johnson said emergency measures were needed to prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed in the weeks ahead. India has around 40 reported cases so far. How can we prevent a surge?