Posted by jasonred79 > 2021-12-03 19:50 | Report Abuse

Still waiting for the big "first death due to omicron recorded" ... it's pretty much a foregone conclusion that eventually someone will die because of omicron, and markets will panic because of it. (probably). Even though, considering omicron was first detected 9th November, the fact that 3 weeks have passed, thousands have been infected, but there's been 0 deaths so far, should reassure the markets, there will probably still be a knee jerk reaction when the first death occurs.

Posted by OnTime > 2021-12-03 19:55 | Report Abuse

authorities usually blame the cause of death on other illnesses

Posted by jasonred79 > 2021-12-03 20:09 | Report Abuse

@ontime: they are blaming the cause of death on Delta. That's what the data is showing anyway, that the covid deaths occuring in South Africa now are mainly due to Delta. ... so, you think that people died from omicron but the doctors are lying and blaming it on Delta? ... possible, but I don't think that's what is happening. (shrugs)

For now, not enough data. But my best guess is that omicron is EXTREMELY transmissable... it's only been around a month and it's already displaced Delta as the primary strain in South Africa, at around 3:1 ratio of new cases.. ... meaning, that, omicron is probably 10 times more transmissable than Delta, which itself is considered much more transmissable than normal covid.. It's most likely going to spread like wildfire.

So, we shall soon see for ourselves whether it is really "super mild"... cross our fingers and hope that is indeed the case. ... but I'm pretty sure that omicron is going to turn out to be a lot milder than Delta, and probably a lot milder than base covid...

Posted by DestinyL > 2021-12-03 20:26 | Report Abuse

Haha glovers are here ala @MorningGlory123

Posted by Riaz1954 > 2021-12-03 21:14 | Report Abuse

Lot of bull is talked here. Let’s be honest lot of scare mongering going on! We follow the west blindly…the fact is U.K. and West has been irresponsible….in their compliance. We need to learn to live with is virus…mutation happens ….and bull accounts the symptoms are mild….the folks who benefit panic we know who they are! Deaths in MALAYSIA are mostly from folks that have poor health and existing co-morbidities…..things will settle down

Posted by 1invest1 > 2021-12-03 21:19 | Report Abuse

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Grab $37 & G Bhd $4.41
10 yrs old & 50 yrs old
G Bhd should relist in US quickly

Posted by emsvsi > 2021-12-03 22:23 | Report Abuse

IT'S CLEAR JUDGING BY BILLSC COMMENTS THAT HE HAS THE BRAIN THE SIZE OF AN ANCHOVY

MACAU CASINO'S ARE AFFECTED DUE TO THE RISK OF RENEWAL OF THEIR GAMING LICENSES

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU THE BRAIN OF AN ANCHOVY, JUST STICK TO SELLING NASI LEMAK

SINCERELY,
EMSVSI

Posted by shareinvestor88 > 2021-12-03 23:46 | Report Abuse

Bye TP 3

Posted by choysun > 2021-12-03 23:51 | Report Abuse

@emsvsi Why you insult anchovies? I love nasi lemak, don't insult anchovies la :)

Posted by choysun > 2021-12-03 23:54 | Report Abuse

Fortune favours the bold!

Posted by jasonor > 2021-12-04 00:08 | Report Abuse

lol. this shareinvestor88 guy still here. no life ke? 24/7 at this forum. hahahhaha

Posted by Peaches L > 2021-12-04 01:24 | Report Abuse

A new generation of Covid treatment will soon be available for us to live life normally again and the pandemic be declared over. Mankind triumph over viruses once more again.

Both Pfizer’s and Merck’s treatments are pill regimens that people take for five days after a positive Covid test. The pills prevent the virus from replicating inside the body and are broadly similar to treatments that revolutionized H.I.V. care in the 1990s.

Pfizer’s version, which is likely to become widely available early next year, appears to be the more effective: It reduced the risk of hospitalization or death by 85 percent in a research trial. Merck’s version, which should be available sooner, reduced risk by 30 percent.

An F.D.A. panel of experts this week voted narrowly — 13 to 10 — to recommend the approval of the Merck treatment. The agency has not yet said when its experts might vote on Pfizer.

Posted by xxxx > 2021-12-04 07:58 | Report Abuse

Humanity will prevail. Don't panic, don't get exposed.

Posted by MorningGlory123 > 2021-12-04 08:29 | Report Abuse

South Africa’s New Covid Cases Almost Quadruple in Four Days


The country recorded 16,055 infections in the last 24 hours and the positivity rate accelerated to 24.3% of tests from 16.5% on Tuesday, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases. 


https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-03/south-africa-covid-19-daily-cases-almost-quadruple-in-four-days?srnd=premium-asia


*global omicron virus spiking unstoppable, unavoidable further restrictions

Posted by MorningGlory123 > 2021-12-04 09:33 | Report Abuse

Covid Live Updates: Scientists Say Omicron Is Spreading Faster in South Africa Than Any Other Variant

The new research indicates that the variant can spread more easily than Delta, which was previously the fastest-moving version of the virus. Omicron has been found in at least six states, mostly among travelers.


https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/12/03/world/omicron-variant-covid

Posted by MorningGlory123 > 2021-12-04 09:47 | Report Abuse

More turbulence could be ahead for stocks as investors weigh omicron and the Fed’s next steps

Stocks are expected to remain volatile in the coming week, as investors focus on developments related to the Covid omicron variant and weigh the Federal Reserve’s next steps for dialing back its bond-buying program.

This past week Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank could discuss speeding up its bond-buying taper. This could move up the Fed’s timeline for raising interest rates.

The consumer price index is the big economic report in the week ahead. It’s expected to be even hotter than the prior month.


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/03/stocks-could-face-more-turbulence-in-the-week-ahead.html

Posted by MorningGlory123 > 2021-12-04 10:12 | Report Abuse

Coronavirus Highlights: Amid Omicron Concerns, Samples From Delhi, Maharashtra Being Tested

India Covid Cases Highlights: India for the first time reported 'Omicron' cases with two cases being detected in Karnataka.

New Delhi: India logged a daily spike of 9,216 Covid cases today, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,46,15,757. The active cases increased to 99,976, the Health Ministry data showed.

India also for the first time reported 'Omicron' cases with two cases being detected in Karnataka. The new strain of the virus has triggered a global alarm with several countries announcing restrictions to arrest the spread of the 'Variant of Concern', declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The variant was first detected in South Africa earlier this month. Since then, the new strain has already been detected in several European countries. 'Omicron' is said to be much more infectious than the Delta variant.

Posted by MorningGlory123 > 2021-12-04 10:12 | Report Abuse

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/coronavirus-india-live-updates-coronavirus-cases-today-covid-19-cases-in-india-two-omicron-cases-detected-in-karnataka-says-centre-2635043


*India Omicron outbreak again, so scary again

Posted by OnTime > 2021-12-04 10:18 | Report Abuse

The world needs more bad covid news so people can get desensitised and life can move forward

Posted by alextan5680 > 2021-12-04 10:22 | Report Abuse

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2021/12/03/who-chief-scientist-says-omicron-039quite-infectious039-must-not-panic

Posted by OnTime > 2021-12-04 10:27 | Report Abuse

NEW YORK - The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 likely acquired at least one of its mutations by picking up a snippet of genetic material from another virus - possibly one that causes the common cold - present in the same infected cells, according to researchers.
Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/world/omicron-variant-may-have-picked-piece-common-cold-virus

Posted by OnTime > 2021-12-04 10:30 | Report Abuse

Omicron looks more and more like a common cold virus!

Posted by MorningGlory123 > 2021-12-04 11:00 | Report Abuse

Omicron Spreading in U.S.; Gilead Recalls Vials: Virus Update

The omicron variant is now in at least 10 U.S. states, and White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said there is “absolutely” community spread. Gilead Sciences Inc. recalled two lots of its Covid-19 drug remdesivir in the U.S. after a complaint about glass particles in the vials.

The states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Maryland and Nebraska reported omicron infections on Friday, and cases are guaranteed to keep on rising in the coming days, according to Fauci. Covid-19 infections in the U.S. have reached the highest level in two months.

Posted by MorningGlory123 > 2021-12-04 11:00 | Report Abuse

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-03/omicron-in-eight-u-s-states-south-africa-surges-virus-update?srnd=premium-asia


*unavoidable virus spiking at western countries, foresee will delay further recovery

Posted by newbie2019 > 2021-12-04 11:07 | Report Abuse

good that cases are breaking up in SA… we need more data kan?
Happy Weekend guys!

Posted by alextan5680 > 2021-12-04 11:17 | Report Abuse

https://www.cityam.com/coronavirus-u-turn-japan-reverses-covid-travel-ban-as-omicron-variant-increasingly-appears-to-be-mild-variant/

Posted by alextan5680 > 2021-12-04 11:22 | Report Abuse

https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/jpmorgan-says-buy-the-dip-as-omicron-may-signal-pandemic-ending

Posted by OnTime > 2021-12-04 11:31 | Report Abuse

Up

Posted by Sharefisher > 2021-12-04 11:52 | Report Abuse

Whether you like it or not, to me, it is a false alarm. Whoever bought recently will laugh all the way to bank later.

Posted by Karma4444 > 2021-12-04 12:05 | Report Abuse

All kena tipu sell to omicron news

Posted by newbie2019 > 2021-12-04 13:43 | Report Abuse

so not only our sasa government knows how to u turn kan? lol
happy weekend!

Posted by stkoay > 2021-12-04 14:24 | Report Abuse

@newbie2019...where is our comrades sharewiz118?

...long time no see.

Posted by 1invest1 > 2021-12-04 14:50 | Report Abuse

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Morningloom & morningdoom.

Posted by 1invest1 > 2021-12-04 15:03 | Report Abuse

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Grab is $38.00
G Bhd is $4.41

Posted by Peaches L > 2021-12-04 15:55 | Report Abuse

Omicron is a friendly virus like Probiotic is a friendly bacteria. Omicron w neutralize and fight/kill those bad viruses Alpha, Beta, Gama & Delta. End of pandemic is near!!!

Posted by Peaches L > 2021-12-04 16:08 | Report Abuse

Infected by Omicron is not so worrisome as it’s a mild infection and not deadly. Tht’s why there’s zero fatality so far. If one hv some underlying health issues and autoimmune compromised condition and died, it’s more likely Delta rather than Omicron tht killed tht person.

Posted by limkokthye > 2021-12-04 16:12 | Report Abuse

https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-says-no-omicron-deaths-reported-yet-as-variant-spreads-worldwide/

Posted by 1invest1 > 2021-12-04 17:10 | Report Abuse

Omicron is overcooked.
Overdone & out.
Old news.

GB is move valuable than Grab,
but only at $4.41 while other is at $38.

Posted by shareinvestor88 > 2021-12-04 17:19 | Report Abuse

GUYS FINTECH IS THE WAY FORWARD. BYE TP 3.5

Posted by Mini2021 > 2021-12-04 17:31 | Report Abuse

WHO says Covid omicron variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it’s more contagious than delta

The World Health Organization on Friday said the Covid omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries, up from 23 two days ago, with early data suggesting the strain is more contagious than delta.

“We do see an increasing growth rate, we see increasing numbers of omicron being detected,” Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s Covid-19 technical lead, said during a Q&A livestreamed on the group’s social media channels Friday. “But we have reports of omicron in 38 countries in all six WHO regions.”

“There is a suggestion that there is increased transmissibility, what we need to understand is if it’s more or less transmissible compared to delta,” Van Kerkhove said, noting that the delta variant is still dominant across the globe.

Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO’s health emergencies program, said “clearly the virus does appear to be transmitting efficiently.”

“And we saw that before with delta. So again, there’s certain things we shouldn’t be surprised with,” Ryan said.

Omicron has some 30 mutations on the spike protein, which is the mechanism used to bind to human cells. Some of these mutations are associated with higher transmission and the ability to escape immune protection, according to the WHO.

South African scientists this week found that omicron is associated with a “substantial ability” to reinfect people who already had Covid, compared with past variants of the virus. The study, published by the South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis and the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, has not yet been peer reviewed.

Posted by Mini2021 > 2021-12-04 17:31 | Report Abuse

S Korea reports record-high Covid-19 cases, deaths – latest updates

Covid-19 has infected more than 265M people and killed over 5.2M worldwide. Here are some of the latest coronavirus-related developments:

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Australia Omicron variant spreads, testing reopening plans

The Omicron coronavirus variant spread in Australia, testing plans to reopen the economy as a cluster in Sydney grew to 13 cases and an infection was suspected in the state of Queensland.
Federal authorities are sticking with a plan to reopen the economy on the hope that the new variant proves to be milder than previous strains, but some state and territory governments have moved to tighten their domestic border controls.
Australia reported its first community transmission of Omicron on Friday at a school in Sydney. Authorities are investigating the source.

S Korea reports record-high Covid-19 cases, deaths

South Korea reported a record daily 5,352 new Covid-19 infections and 70 deaths, while a nationwide total of nine cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said.

The government on Friday announced that people visiting restaurants, cinemas and other public spaces will have to show vaccine passes. It is also reducing the limit on private gatherings to six people in the greater Seoul area, from 10 currently, and to eight from 12 for those residing outside of the capital, starting next Monday.

The hospitalisation rate was rising rapidly, led by severe cases of Covid-19, with the number of serious and critical patients at 752 as of Friday, KDCA said.

Japan PM Kishida likely to cancel US visit due to Omicron

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is likely to cancel a planned trip to the United States for talks with President Joe Biden this month due to the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, public broadcaster NHK said.

Kishida and Biden met in Glasgow last month on the sidelines of the United Nations climate summit, agreeing to meet formally by the end of the year to discuss issues of mutual concern, such as China, Japanese media reported at the time.

But given the rapid spread of the new coronavirus variant as well as the U.S. political situation, Kishida is considering rescheduling the meeting after the new year, NHK said, without citing sources for its information.

Covid booster urged for people 18 and over in Canada

A Canadian government immunisation advisory committee urged Covid-19 booster shots for people 18 and older who are at greater risk of infection, while also strongly recommending those 50 years-plus to get the third jab.

The updated guidance comes after two provinces - Ontario and Alberta, with half the population of Canada - this week said they would start offering third jabs to people 50 and 60 years and over, respectively, and planned to further expand eligibility in the new year, amid concerns over the Omicron variant.

Eleven cases of the Omicron variant have so far been recorded in Canada, linked to travel abroad, public health officials said.

"Decreasing protection against infection could contribute to increased transmission, since infected individuals may be a source of infection for others," the National Advisory Committee on Immunization said in a report.

Posted by Mini2021 > 2021-12-04 17:31 | Report Abuse

WHO says Covid omicron variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it’s more contagious than delta

The World Health Organization on Friday said the Covid omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries, up from 23 two days ago, with early data suggesting the strain is more contagious than delta.

“We do see an increasing growth rate, we see increasing numbers of omicron being detected,” Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s Covid-19 technical lead, said during a Q&A livestreamed on the group’s social media channels Friday. “But we have reports of omicron in 38 countries in all six WHO regions.”

“There is a suggestion that there is increased transmissibility, what we need to understand is if it’s more or less transmissible compared to delta,” Van Kerkhove said, noting that the delta variant is still dominant across the globe.

Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO’s health emergencies program, said “clearly the virus does appear to be transmitting efficiently.”

“And we saw that before with delta. So again, there’s certain things we shouldn’t be surprised with,” Ryan said.

Omicron has some 30 mutations on the spike protein, which is the mechanism used to bind to human cells. Some of these mutations are associated with higher transmission and the ability to escape immune protection, according to the WHO.

South African scientists this week found that omicron is associated with a “substantial ability” to reinfect people who already had Covid, compared with past variants of the virus. The study, published by the South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis and the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, has not yet been peer reviewed.

Posted by Mini2021 > 2021-12-04 17:32 | Report Abuse

Omicron live updates: Gujarat man who returned from Zimbabwe 3 days ago tests positive for Omicron variant
Single-day rise of 8603 infections, 415 fatalities pushed India's Covid tally to 3.4 crore cases, 4.7 lakh deaths. Active cases 99,974, said the health ministry. Stay with TOI for all updates

Posted by Mini2021 > 2021-12-04 17:32 | Report Abuse

Another 75 cases of the super-mutant Omicron variant have been identified in England, health officials confirmed, after it was revealed that the majority of sequenced infections of the new variant are in fully vaccinated people.

It comes after health officials revealed earlier today that more than half of England's Omicron Covid cases that have been genetically sequenced were in double-vaccinated people. It is not yet known whether today's additional 75 cases were in double-jabbed or non-vaccinated individuals.

And Boris Johnson insisted last night that he wanted Britons to enjoy Christmas as ‘normally as possible’ – just as Ireland was told it was going into semi-lockdown.

Following a week of mixed messaging from his ministers, the Prime Minister admitted there had been ‘quite a lot of to-ing and fro-ing’ on Christmas parties.

But he said it was ‘not right’ that people should consider cancelling seasonal events – saying that the ‘tough measures’ his Government has taken at the borders should see the country through without the need for further curbs.

It came as Ireland closed nightclubs, imposed restrictions on bars and restaurants and placed curbs on household mixing to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.

Last night it was claimed that the UK’s travel red list could be expanded this weekend with arrivals from Nigeria facing the prospect of hotel quarantine.

Ministers on the Cabinet’s Covid operations sub-committee could meet as early as tomorrow to decide whether to introduce more restrictions.

Today's new cases bring the total number of confirmed Omicron infections in England to 104, while the total for the whole of the UK now stands at 134, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

Cases of the new variant have been identified in the East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West and West Midlands.

Scotland's cases today increased by 16 to 29, while Wales announced this afternoon that its first case had been found in Cardiff. No cases have been found in Northern Ireland.

It came hours after No10's scientists called for the introduction of vaccine passports and work-from-home guidance to counter the spread of the super-mutant Omicron Covid variant, advice published today shows.

Documents released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) and subgroup Nervtag warned the highly evolved strain could cause a surge in cases 'similar or even larger' than previous waves.

The expert panel admitted that the jury is still out on whether the variant will cause more or less severe illness, with conflicting reports coming out of the epicentre in South Africa, where doctors insist most cases are mild but hospital admissions seem to be rising.

In the minutes from SAGE's 97th meeting on Covid on Monday, the group said the emergence of Omicron meant vaccine passports and reducing social contacts through working from home were 'highly relevant'.

The meeting, chaired by England's Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty and Chief Science Officer Sir Patrick Vallance, concluded that the strain's infectiousness was undisputed but evidence of its effect on vaccines is still murky.

In a separate meeting of SAGE's modelling subgroup Spi-M, scientists also warned that coronavirus would likely put pressure on the NHS for a further five years at least before becoming endemic — weakened to the point of a common cold thanks to jabs and natural immunity.

They said continued monitoring and 'active' measures would be required until 2026, although they did not stipulate what these may involve.

But they conceded that despite the threat posed by, there is not enough evidence yet to suggest its 32 mutations making it significantly more vaccine evasive.

Scientist won't know the full scale of Omicron's infectiousness, vaccine evasiveness or lethality for another two or three weeks, when they can isolate the virus in a lab and study its biology and test it against the blood of previous-infected or vaccinated people.

The individuals who have tested positive for Omicron, and their contacts, have been asked to self-isolate, and work is under way to identify any links to travel, the UKHSA said.

Posted by Mini2021 > 2021-12-04 17:33 | Report Abuse

Omicron Variant LIVE Updates: France announces new travel restrictions

Omicron in India Latest News Updates: As India confirmed two cases of Omicron, the World Health Organization on Friday said countries in the South-East Asia Region should further strengthen COVID-19 response measures to curtail the spread of the virus and its variants. Studies are underway to evaluate Omicron's transmissibility, severity, reinfection risk, immune escape potential, clinical presentation, response to other available countermeasures, etc. Preliminary evidence suggests higher transmissibility and potential immune escape that could lead to a surge in cases. Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director of the WHO South-East Asia Region, said as part of enhanced surveillance, countries need to ensure they have early warning systems in place composed of multiple indicators such as rapid increase in cases and test positivity rates.

Posted by shareinvestor88 > 2021-12-04 18:03 | Report Abuse

TALK LESS SEE NEXT WEEK
BYE

Posted by 1invest1 > 2021-12-04 18:39 | Report Abuse

mini RIP.

Posted by JBond007 > 2021-12-04 18:59 | Report Abuse

Mini2021 desperate to buy?
Need more postings to lower the share price.

Posted by DestinyL > 2021-12-04 19:32 | Report Abuse

Mini2021 is a glover la

Posted by DestinyL > 2021-12-04 19:34 | Report Abuse

He has to spread fear in recovery counters to lure them to buy gloves so he can escape