Iceland is extending its COVID-19 measures for at least two weeks, saying uncertainty around the Omicron variant requires caution until scientists have had a chance to better understand it. November public health rules workingIceland also tightened up COVID-19 rules at the beginning of November after an increase in infections put pressure on local hospitals, especially in the Arctic city Akureyri. As of December 7, COVID-19 infections were continuing to decrease in Iceland, indicating the November 13 measures had been effective, Thorsson said. The origin of the Omicron variant is unknown but it was first detected in South Africa. Doctors there flagged it in November after noticing patients with unique COVID-19 symptoms such as extreme fatigue.

Source: CBC News December 09, 2021 05:26 UTC