Covid-19 across world: WHO recommends 2 new drugs; scientists find gene that doubles risk of serious Covid

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of two more drugs to treat Covid-19. Meanwhile, Polish scientists have found a gene that they say more than doubles the risk of becoming severely ill with coronavirus infection.

As the Omicron variant of coronavirus becomes dominant across the world, a World Health Organization (WHO) panel recommended the use of two more drugs to treat Covid-19. Meanwhile, Pfizer Inc said it has applied for Japanese government approval for its oral Covid-19 treatment. Also, Polish scientists said they have found a gene that more than doubles the risk of becoming severely ill with Covid-19. Here's what is happening around the world in 10 points.