Large outbreaks are ongoing across Europe and North America and cases are also rising in many other countries. Omicron has now reached most corners of the world – including where COVID vaccine coverage is low. The African continent, for example, has recently reported a significant rise in daily reported new cases.Large outbreaks are ongoing across Europe and North America and cases are also rising in many other countries. Omicron has now reached most corners of the world – including where COVID vaccine coverage is low. The African continent, for example, has recently reported a significant rise in daily reported new cases. omicron vaccine: Omicron may reach millions before vaccines do – but that doesn't mean race to vaccinate the world is over - The Economic Times