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First Omicron case in US adds to global alarm over virus variant
The first known US case was a fully vaccinated person in California who returned to the United States from South Africa.
Thu Dec 02 2021
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Vaccine deliveries rising as delta virus variant slams Asia
As many Asian countries battle their worst surge of COVID-19 infections, the slow flow of vaccine doses from around the world is finally picking up speed.
Thu Jul 15 2021
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Virus variants threaten global recovery, G20 warns
While G20 nations promised to use all policy tools to combat COVID-19, the Italian hosts of the meeting said there was also agreement to avoid imposing new restrictions on people.
Mon Jul 12 2021
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Indian panel says global response needed to contain more infectious virus variant
Strong public health response will be needed globally for its containment, as the variant has spread to over 50 countries.
Fri Jun 04 2021
![Australia's Victoria detects Delta COVID-19 virus variant in latest outbreak Australia's Victoria detects Delta COVID-19 virus variant in latest outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622771898_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Australia's Victoria detects Delta COVID-19 virus variant in latest outbreak
Two Victoria cases detected have 'Delta' variant, which is likely the strain that caused the latest devastating wave of COVID-19 in India.
Fri Jun 04 2021
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Singapore warns children susceptible to virus variants, shuts schools
All primary, secondary and junior colleges will shift to full home-based learning from Wednesday until the end of the school term on May 28.
Mon May 17 2021
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In fight against COVID variants some firms target T cell jabs
Will the COVID-19 vaccines stay effective against virus variants spreading across the globe?
Mon May 10 2021
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Germany tightens border checks to keep out virus variants
Infection rates in Germany have been declining steadily in recent weeks but officials are concerned about the possible impact of variants.
Sun Feb 14 2021
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Virus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
The mutated version of the virus, first identified in South Africa, was found in two cases in South Carolina.
Fri Jan 29 2021
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Philippines confirms local transmission of Britain coronavirus variant
The Philippine health ministry said the B.1.1.7 variant had spread among 12 people in Bontoc.
Tue Jan 26 2021
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No travel history in 1st reported US case of virus variant
For the moment, the variant is likely still rare in the U.S., but the lack of travel history in the first case means it is spreading.
Wed Dec 30 2020
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India finds six cases of virus variant, may extend UK flight ban
All six of the infected people had been kept in isolation.
Tue Dec 29 2020
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Japan bans new entries of foreigners after virus variant arrives
Japan on Saturday said it would temporarily ban non-resident foreign nationals from entering the country as it tightens its borders.
Sun Dec 27 2020