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IMF chief says Omicron could dent global economic growth
Omicron has spread rapidly to at least 40 countries since it was first reported in South Africa last week.
Sat Dec 04 2021
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Sydney COVID-19 cases fall as curbs ease in virus hotspots
Nearly half of Australia's 25 million people is in lockdown after the Delta variant spread rapidly in Sydney and Melbourne.
Mon Sep 20 2021
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Emergence of new COVID-19 variants worrying - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said those VOC spread rapidly and were also linked to high fatality rates.
Tue May 18 2021
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CMCO in Kelantan: Mengketil Cluster infection spreading rapidly - Health D-G
The high infectivity rate from the Mengketil Cluster in Kelantan has caused infections to spread rapidly, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Nov 20 2020