Omicron coronavirus variant
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Germany extends COVID-19 curbs as infections threaten infrastructure
Germany on Monday extended its current pandemic measures as the experts panel appointed by the government has warned the fast…
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Mexico nears 300 000 deaths from COVID-19 as cases surge after holidays
Mexico is likely to surpass 300 000 deaths from COVID-19 this week – the fifth highest death toll worldwide –…
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Bulgaria detects first cases of Omicron coronavirus variant
Bulgaria has detected its first 12 cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the Balkan country’s chief health inspector…
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UK pledges 105 million pounds to help vulnerable nations fight Omicron
Britain on Wednesday pledged 105 million pounds ($141.7 million) in emergency aid to help vulnerable nations, particularly in Africa, cope…
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England vaccinates on Christmas Day as Omicron cases soar
England pressed ahead with its Covid-19 immunisation campaign on Saturday in the race to inoculate as many people possible while…
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Spain brings back outdoor mask-wearing to stem Omicron spread
Spain will make it compulsory to wear a face mask outdoors again as part of a package aimed at containing…
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Netherlands to go into strict Christmas lockdown
The Netherlands will go into a strict lockdown over the Christmas and New Year period to try to contain the…
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Health Department urges travellers to get COVID vaccine
The National Health Department has called on travellers, especially the unvaccinated, to get a coronavirus jab. As the December holidays…
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British PM Johnson faces revolt in parliament over COVID measures
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a large rebellion among his Conservative lawmakers on Tuesday in a parliamentary vote over…
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Nigeria plans reciprocal flights ban on four countries over Omicron
Nigeria plans to ban flights from Argentina, Britain, Canada and Saudi Arabia from this week in retaliation for being added…
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Canada now has five cases of Omicron variant
The arrival of the new variant ahead of the Christmas holiday season comes as Quebec faces a recent increase in…
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First Omicron case detected in Japan
Japan on Tuesday confirmed its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, a day after authorities announced new Covid border…
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