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When will we know more about the omicron variant?
A new curveball has been thrown into the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic: the variant named "omicron."
Nov 29, 2021
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WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk
The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is "very high" based on the early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with "severe consequences."
Nov 29, 2021
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EXPLAINER: What we know and don't know on new COVID variant
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country's most populous province.
Nov 29, 2021
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UK to enforce new COVID rules from Tuesday
Britain's government on Sunday defended the pace and scale of its response to the new Omicron strain of COVID-19 against criticism that it was again falling behind the curve.
Nov 28, 2021
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UK confirms first two cases of new COVID strain
Britain on Saturday confirmed its first two cases of the new Omicron strain of COVID-19, both linked to travel from southern Africa, and expanded travel restrictions on the region.
Nov 27, 2021
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Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?
A new coronavirus variant identified in southern Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
Nov 26, 2021
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EXPLAINER: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
WHAT IS THIS NEW COVID-19 VARIANT?
Nov 26, 2021
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Flights cancelled, schools shut over three COVID-19 cases in Shanghai
Hundreds of flights were cancelled, some schools shut and tour groups suspended on Friday after three coronavirus cases were reported in Shanghai, as China continues its strict zero-COVID policy.
Nov 26, 2021
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Fear of travelling: Canadians need to put travel risk into perspective
The pandemic hit nearly two years ago, and since then, Canadians' fear of travel has been a constant theme. Tuning into daily COVID-19 briefings likely contributed to this heightened sense of fear.
Nov 22, 2021
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Beijing seals off mall, housing compounds over virus outbreak
Beijing authorities have sealed off a mall and locked down several residential compounds over a COVID flare-up, as the latest outbreak spread to the Chinese capital's central districts.
Nov 11, 2021
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