Coronavirus Omicron variant Live Updates: India's records 8,503 new Corona infections; active case count rises to 94,943

China reports 43 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases on December 9

China on Wednesday reported 63 new coronavirus cases on the mainland for Dec. 9, compared with 83 cases a day earlier, the health authority said. Of the new infections, 37 were local cases compared with 60 a day earlier, the National Health Commission said in a statement. There were no new deaths.China also reported 43 new asymptomatic patients, compared with 33 a day earlier.

WHO worried rich countries could hoard vaccines over Omicron fear

The WHO warned wealthy countries on Thursday against hoarding Covid-19 vaccines for booster shots as they try to fight off the new Omicron variant, threatening supplies to poorer countries where inoculation rates are low. Many Western nations have been rolling out boosters, targeting the elderly and people with underlying health issues, but worries about the fast-spreading Omicron have prompted some to expand their programmes.