WHO says no Omicron deaths yet, as variant spreads worldwide; 38 countries detect variant
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The Omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries but no deaths have yet been…
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S.Africa’s Covid cases top 3 million amid Omicron driven surge
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- South Africa's Covid-19 infections surged to a record three million on Friday as a…
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DOH: 254 travelers from S. Africa entered PHL before travel ban; of 4 tested so far, 1 tests positive for COVID
71 passengers under quarantine; samples from COVID-positive passenger to be sent to PHL Genome Center for full genome sequencing to…
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DILG to candidates: Political rallies can be “super-spreaders,” are not allowed yet
(Eagle News) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government has reminded candidates and their supporters that political rallies…
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5 cases of Omicron variant confirmed in New York state: governor
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The state of New York has confirmed five cases of the coronavirus Omicron variant,…
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IATF revises protocols for int’l passengers from green list, yellow list countries amid Omicron threat
Starting Dec. 3, fully vaccinated travelers need negative RT-PCR test 3 days prior to travel, facility-based quarantine with RT-PCR test…
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Reinfections three times more likely with Omicron: S. African research
JOHHANESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- A preliminary study by South African scientists published Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three…
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Omicron now in 24 countries; WHO asks nations to fully vaccinate 40% of population by year-end to end pandemic
Fully vaccinate 70 percent of population by middle of next year, says WHO as Tedros airs appeal to beat COVID…
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US announces first Omicron case in traveler returning from S.Africa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReozzQiGDn0 WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of the Covid-19 Omicron…
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South Korea detects first Omicron cases, tightens travel curbs
South Korea on Wednesday reported its first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant and tightened travel restrictions as fears grew…
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Global markets rebound after Omicron turmoil
by Roland JACKSON Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Global stock markets rebounded Wednesday and oil prices…
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Saudi Arabia reports first Omicron case in Gulf
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia has recorded the Gulf's first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of…
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