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WHO warns Omicron could overwhelm health systems as cases rise to record highs in Europe

Restrictions return in China, South Africa and Germany as countries around the world struggle to contain new variant

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The World Health Organization has warned that the Omicron coronavirus variant could lead to overwhelmed healthcare systems even though early studies suggest it sparks milder disease, as daily case records fell across Europe and the US while China, South Africa and Germany brought back tough restrictions to stamp out infections.

Covid-19 surges have wreaked havoc around the world, forcing many nations to make tough choices between economically punishing restrictions and controlling the spread of the virus.

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