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Philippines tightens border controls to keep out Omicron variant 28 Nov 2021 - 07:52 pm
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Omicron ‘pretty mild’ so far, South African health expert says 28 Nov 2021 - 07:46 pm
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Sudan says 6 soldiers killed in ethiopia border fighting 28 Nov 2021 - 07:30 pm
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Ghana to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for targeted groups from January 28 Nov 2021 - 07:23 pm
FILE PHOTO: A nurse prepares a dose of the of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine during the vaccination campaign at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, Ghana, March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo
Germany confirms suspected Omicron case, bringing total to three 28 Nov 2021 - 04:49 pm
People wait outside of the practice of paediatrician Steffen Lueder during a weekend vaccination shift for over 400 people in Hohenschoenhausen, in Berlin, Germany, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke
Swiss seen approving COVID restrictions as infections rise 28 Nov 2021 - 04:46 pm
FILE PHOTO: A protestor carries a Swiss national flag during an unauthorised demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions in Zurich, Switzerland, October 30, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd WIegmann
Moderna says new vaccine for Omicron may be ready in early 2022 28 Nov 2021 - 03:07 pm
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Dutch set to announce findings on Omicron cases among S.Africa travellers 28 Nov 2021 - 02:40 pm
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Omicron variant likely to be circulating in France: Health minister 28 Nov 2021 - 02:32 pm
French Health Minister Olivier Veran talks to journalists after his visit to a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination center in Paris, France, November 28, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Curbing travel over Omicron coronavirus variant of little use: Mexican health official 28 Nov 2021 - 01:32 pm
Passengers queue at the Kenya Airways ticket sales counter to book flights as several airlines have stopped flying out of South Africa, amidst the spread of the new SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron, at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 28, 2021. REUTERS/ Sumaya Hisham
New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labour, gives birth 28 Nov 2021 - 12:39 pm
Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter rides a bicyle to the hospital while in labour, in Wellington, New Zealand, November 28, 2021, in this picture obtained from social media. Mandatory credit JULIE ANNE GENTER / FACEBOOK /via REUTERS
UK expects to receive COVID booster advice imminently, says health minister 28 Nov 2021 - 12:33 pm
Britain's Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid speaks during the Royal Foundation's Emergency Services Mental Health Symposium in London, Britain November 25, 2021. Andrew Matthews/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Australia police to charge woman with arson for quarantine hotel fire 28 Nov 2021 - 12:24 pm
Smoke billows over the Pacific Hotel, a COVID-19 quarantine venue, in Cairns, Australia November 28, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Sarah Orton/via REUTERS
Austria reports first suspected case of Omicron Covid-19 variant 28 Nov 2021 - 12:08 pm
A vial and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed EU flag and words
Philippines to buy extra 20 mln doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine 28 Nov 2021 - 11:35 am
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Saudi Arabia halts flights from more African nations: State news agency 28 Nov 2021 - 11:00 am
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Australian state confirms two cases of Omicron coronavirus variant 28 Nov 2021 - 10:40 am
People sit in the arrivals section of the international terminal of Kingsford Smith International Airport the morning after Australia implemented an entry ban on non-citizens and non-residents intended to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
Maldives bans travellers from 7 African nations due to Omicron COVID variant 28 Nov 2021 - 10:25 am
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