As wealthy countries react to the new Omicron virus variant with travel bans and booster shots, the World Health Organization scolded them, calling the steps ineffective and unfair.
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Nigeria Detects Recent Cases of Omicron Variant
At least 23 countries have reported cases, and that number is likely to grow as more samples are tested, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
Germany’s Incoming Chancellor Olaf Scholz Backs Vaccine Mandate
Mainstream German politicians have long dismissed the idea of a vaccine mandate, but are rethinking the issue as cases rise.
Germany’s Incoming Chancellor Olaf Scholz Backs Vaccine Mandate
Mainstream German politicians have long dismissed the idea of a vaccine mandate, but are rethinking the issue as cases rise.
Nigeria Detects Recent Cases of Omicron Variant
The West African country reported at least three cases in recent travelers. It also initially said it had found an Omicron case from October, a statement it later withdrew.
Amid Variant Fears, U.K. Discovers Limits to Its Virus Strategy
Britain’s approach to coronavirus-related restrictions has been looser than other European countries, but the Omicron variant has spurred swift action on mitigation measures.
Amid Variant Fears, U.K. Discovers Limits to Its Virus Strategy
Britain’s approach to coronavirus-related restrictions has been looser than other European countries, but the Omicron variant has spurred swift action on mitigation measures.
What We Know About the New Covid Variant, Omicron
Intense research into the new coronavirus variant first identified in southern Africa has just begun. World leaders have urged people not to panic — and to get vaccinated, if they can.
With Scant Information on Omicron, Biden Turned to Travel Ban to Buy Time
“Here’s what it does: It gives us time,” President Biden said of the flight restrictions. He called the new variant a cause for concern, not panic.
South Africa Officials See ‘No Red Flags Yet’ on Omicron Variant
Officials said that while they need more data to be sure, existing treatments and precautions seem to be effective against the Omicron variant.