Markets rebound a bit as we wait for more details on the Omicron variant

<p>From the BBC World Service: That&#8217;s partly because despite a rise in infections in South Africa, they aren&#8217;t seeing an increase in COVID-19 deaths in the province hardest hit by the new variant. Plus, WHO member countries meet to discuss the global pandemic response. And, businesses in the Netherlands are worried about pandemic restrictions limiting opening hours for hospitality and cultural venues.</p>