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Russia breaks COVID case record for third day

Russia reported a new daily high of COVID-19 cases on Sunday, breaking its national record for the third day running as the highly contagious Omicron variants spurs surging infections.

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COVID-19 in pregnant women can damage the placenta and the fetus

Using prenatal magnetic resonance imaging, a group of MedUni Vienna researchers examined the placentas and fetuses of women who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy. Their research results demonstrate that the ...

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New comparative study provides insight on the rise of omicron

The omicron variant escapes the immune response better than other SARS-CoV-2 variants and their related coronaviruses in humans, bats and pangolins. This finding, published by a research team led by Duke-NUS Medical School ...

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UK tightens travel testing rules amid omicron concerns

Britain's government tightened travel restrictions Saturday amid concerns about the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant, saying all travelers arriving in England will need to take a COVID-19 test before they board their ...

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WHO warns of Omicron overload as China, Europe impose new curbs

The WHO warned Tuesday that the Omicron coronavirus variant could overwhelm healthcare systems despite early studies suggesting it causes milder disease, as China and Germany reintroduced tough restrictions to stem new infections.

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Scientists spot clues to why Omicron infections are milder

(HealthDay News)—New animal research offers a compelling explanation as to how the Omicron variant causes less severe disease than some of its predecessors: It seems to settle in the nose, throat and windpipe, rather than ...

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New turning point? More countries easing COVID restrictions

Late-night disco partying. Elbow-to-elbow seating in movie theaters. Mask-free bearing of faces in public, especially in Europe and North America: Bit by bit, many countries that have been hard-hit by the coronavirus are ...

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