WHO designates new COVID strain Omicron as ‘variant of concern’

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Published on November 27, 2021 - Duration: 02:03s

WHO designates new COVID strain Omicron as ‘variant of concern’

Several countries impose travel restrictions as new variant detected in South Africa raises global alarm.


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South Africa

Country in Southern Africa
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