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South Africa In New Surge Of COVID From Versions Of Omicron

South Africa's new cases have gone from an average of 300 per day in early April to about 8,000 per day in mid-May.

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3 days ago

South Africa in new surge of COVID from versions of omicron

Health experts in South Africa say the country is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants

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3 days ago

South Africa in new surge of COVID from versions of omicron

Health experts in South Africa say the country is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants.

3 days ago

South Africa in new surge of COVID from versions of omicron

South Africa is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants, according to health experts. For about three weeks the country has seen increasing numbers of new cases and somewhat higher hospitalizations, but not increases in severe cases and deaths, said Professor Marta Nunes, a researcher at Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Analytics at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto. “We're still very early in this increase period, so I don’t want to really call it a wave,” Nunes said.

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More than 400 people were killed in South Africa floods last month. Human-caused climate change is a big reason why, scientists say.

Scientists warned that extreme events like this are likely to happen again "with even greater intensity."

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Climate change a major factor in fatal South Africa floods

The fatal floods that wreaked havoc in South Africa in mid-April this year have been attributed to human-caused climate change, a rapid analysis published Friday by a team of leading international scientists said.

South African firm says it may close its COVID vaccine plant

The first factory to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Africa has announced that it has not received enough orders and is planning to stop production within a few weeks, in what a senior World Health Organization official described as a “failure” in efforts to achieve vaccine equity.

WHO: COVID-19 falling everywhere, except Americas and Africa

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide has continued to fall except in the Americas and Africa.

WHO: COVID-19 falling everywhere, except Americas and Africa

The number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide has continued to fall except in the Americas and Africa, the World Health Organization said in its latest assessment of the pandemic. WHO said there were only two regions where reported COVID-19 infections increased: the Americas, by 14%, and Africa, by 12%. Tedros said COVID-19 variants, including mutated versions of the highly infectious omicron, are driving a resurgence of COVID-19 in several countries, including South Africa, which was the first to identify omicron in November.

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WHO: COVID continues to decline, except in Americas, Africa

The World Health Organization says the number of newly reported coronavirus cases and deaths continued to fall in the last week, continuing a global decline that first began in March

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WHO: COVID continues to decline, except in Americas, Africa

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the number of newly reported coronavirus cases and deaths globally continued to fall in the last week, continuing a decline that first began in March. There was also a nearly 70% jump in deaths reported in India, although that was attributed to delayed reporting rather than a recent surge of disease. Last week, authorities in South Africa said they had noted an uptick in COVID-19 cases attributable to the BA.4 mutant of omicron, although they said it was too early to tell if that would result in a significant new wave of disease.

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South Africa's First Black Billionaire Believes Entrepreneurs Should Take Heed To The Elon Musk Method

From billionaire to billionaire, Patrice Motsepe has formed an opinion on Elon Musk.

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Africa sees rise in measles as pandemic disrupts vaccines

The World Health Organization says that Africa is seeing a surge of outbreaks of preventable diseases as a result of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic

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Africa sees rise in measles as pandemic disrupts vaccines

The World Health Organization says that Africa is seeing a surge of outbreaks of preventable diseases as a result of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The deadly accordion wars of Lesotho

Rivalry between stars of Famo, a popular style of music in Lesotho, has sparked years of gang warfare.

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South Africa searches for the missing as flood damage comes into focus

The government lowered the official death toll Thursday to 435, but said it could not confirm how many people are still unaccounted for.

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Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 April 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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African wildlife, coasts suffer effects of flooding, drought

Devastating floods in South Africa this week, as well as other extreme weather events across the continent linked to human-caused climate change, are putting marine and terrestrial wildlife species at risk, according to biodiversity experts.

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WHO is tracking omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants as they spread through Africa and Europe

The two subvariants of the highly contagious Covid-19 strain have been detected in Botswana, South Africa, Germany and Denmark, among other countries, WHO said.

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Durban floods: Is it a consequence of climate change?

KwaZulu-Natal province has seen some serious flooding, but there isn't one clear explanation.

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More than 300 people dead in South Africa’s deadliest storm

Some stations reported more than 12 inches of rain in 24 hours, leading to intense flooding and landslides.

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Rate of new COVID infections across Africa has "tanked" to lowest level since early in pandemic

The WHO warned, however, that with winter approaching for Southern Hemisphere countries, "there is a high risk of another wave of new infections."

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WHO: COVID cases, deaths in Africa drop to lowest levels yet

The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic began, marking the longest decline yet seen in the disease

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WHO: COVID cases, deaths in Africa drop to lowest levels yet

The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic began, marking the longest decline yet seen in the disease.

Flooding kills at least 259 in South Africa

The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue in South Africa's Durban area. The president blamed climate change for the flooding.

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Flooding continues in South Africa's Durban area; 259 dead

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says flooding in the Durban area has taken at least 259 lives and is a “catastrophe of enormous proportions.”

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Flooding continues in South Africa's Durban area; 259 dead

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says flooding in the Durban area has taken at least 259 lives and is a “catastrophe of enormous proportions.”.

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WHO: COVID cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported to the World Health Organization has fallen for a third consecutive week.

Slain Nevada woman's brother seeks a positive from her death

A Navy veteran who served as an engineer on a nuclear submarine is on a more important mission now.

South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province hit by floods, 20 dead

Prolonged rains and flooding in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province have claimed the lives of at least 20 people

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South Africa's Durban area hit by heavy floods, 45 dead

Prolonged rains and flooding in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province have claimed the lives of at least 45 people.

Study: Africa cyclones exacerbated by climate change

Extreme rainfall in southeast Africa has become heavier and more likely to occur during cyclones because of climate change, according to a new analysis released Monday by an international team of weather scientists.

Corruption trial delayed against South Africa's ex-president

The corruption trial in South Africa of former President Jacob Zuma has been postponed again pending the outcome of the ex-leader’s appeal to get the state prosecutor removed from his case

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Corruption trial delayed against South Africa's ex-president

The corruption trial in South Africa of former President Jacob Zuma has been postponed again pending the outcome of the ex-leader’s appeal to get the state prosecutor removed from his case.

Up to 65% of Africans have had COVID, far more than thought

The World Health Organization said that up to 65% of people in Africa have been infected with the coronavirus and estimates the number of actual cases may have been nearly 100 times more than those reported

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Up to 65% of Africans have had COVID, far more than thought

The World Health Organization said that up to 65% of people in Africa have been infected with the coronavirus and estimates the number of actual cases may have been nearly 100 times more than those reported.

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Opinion: 5 Things I'd change about Netflix's 'Young, Famous & African'

If Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor could have a hand in creating another season of the reality show, he'd ditch the 'Real Housewives' drama and get the cast to talk about COVID vaccines.

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Africa looks to renewables to curb warming, boost economies

Renewable energy’s potential across the African continent remains largely untapped, according to a new report by the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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View To A Kill: Humans Interrupt Cheetah's Impala Hunt And People Are Mad

Rule-breaking tourists don't let nature take its course in disturbing video from South Africa's Kruger National Park.

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Amid dropping COVID cases, South Africa loosens restrictions

With declining cases of COVID-19, South Africa’s president has announced that it is no longer mandatory to wear masks outdoors and vaccinated travelers entering the country are no longer required to produce a negative PCR tests

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Amid dropping COVID cases, South Africa loosens restrictions

With declining cases of COVID-19, South Africa’s president has announced that it is no longer mandatory to wear masks outdoors and vaccinated travelers entering the country are no longer required to produce negative PCR tests.

This 33-year-old quit her sales job to become a shaman. Now her business brings in $119,000 per month

Candiss Pitts (aka Makhosi Nejeser) made $972,000 in 2021 through her spiritual advising company, The Royal Shaman. She shares how she started her business, and her best tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Iconic African game to be focus at world wildlife conference

At the World Wildlife Conference in Panama later this year, discussions are expected to center around African wildlife such as elephants, big cats and rosewood trees.

They spent years locked in a train car. Now four tigers can feel the grass beneath their feet.

How the tigers ended up living in a train car on a farm in central Argentina is a matter of some dispute. Now they’re starting a new life on a reserve in South Africa.

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4 tigers rescued from Argentina get new home in South Africa

Four Bengal tigers rescued from years of captivity in a train carriage in Argentina have been released into open-air enclosures in South Africa.

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The goal: Vaccinate 70% of the world against COVID. Scientists are proposing a reboot

As the world enters the pandemic's 3rd year, some ask whether the 70% vaccination goal set by WHO and the Biden administration could in fact be detrimental. Also: See our map of global progress.

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Trapped Antelope Await Attack By Wild Dogs In A Surprising Cliffhanger

The klipspringers, surrounded by dogs, tried to hold their ground in South Africa.

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WHO issues COVID testing advice, long after critics' call

The World Health Organization says it has issued guidance advising people on how to test themselves for the coronavirus, months after critics said the lack of recommendations was compromising efforts to stop the pandemic in poor countries.

Global Death Toll Surpasses 6 Million For Pandemic Now In 3rd Year

It's the latest reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic even as people are shedding masks, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening.

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Why Sanctions Too Often Fail

The West has mobilized vast economic weaponry against Russia. But sanctions do not always produce meaningful or timely change.

newyorker.com

Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million.

Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year

Health care experts say that confirmed deaths represent a fraction of the true number of deaths due to COVID because of limited testing.

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Death Toll Nears 6 Million As Pandemic Enters Its 3rd Year

The milestone is the latest tragic reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic even as people shed masks, travel resumes and businesses reopen.

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Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year

The world is on the verge of recording its 6 millionth official COVID-19 death, underscoring that the pandemic is far from over.

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African leaders condemn Russia, but some remain silent as Moscow's influence hits home

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine escalates, Moscow's growing influence in Africa has led to divergent responses among the continent's leaders.

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Many nations support UN resolution to demand Russia stop war

From a tiny Pacific island nation to Europe’s economic powerhouse, country after country are lashing out at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urging support for a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate halt to Moscow’s offensive and withdrawal of all Russian troops

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New Zealand 253-7 at lunch day 3, 2nd test vs South Africa

Colin de Grandhomme reached a second test century, four years after his first, and shared a 133-run sixth-wicket partnership with Daryl Mitchell on Sunday to shore up New Zealand’s first innings on the third day of the second test against South Africa. De Grandhomme came to the crease late on the second day with New Zealand in trouble at 91-5 in reply to South Africa’s first innings of 364.

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WHO works to spread COVID vaccine technology to more nations

The World Health Organization is creating a global training center to help poorer countries make vaccines, antibodies and cancer treatments using the messenger RNA technology used to make COVID-19 vaccines.

Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 February 2022

A selection of the best photos from across the Africa and beyond this week.

bbc.co.uk

NYPD: Man stabbed on L train

The NYPD is searching for a suspect who investigators said stabbed a rider on the L train Thursday afternoon. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.

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EU praises vaccine cooperation with Africa at summit

European Union leaders have lauded the bloc’s cooperation with Africa on vaccines in the fight against the coronavirus, but there is no sign they will move toward the temporary lifting of intellectual property rights protection for COVID-19 shots

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Omicron subvariant BA.2 is rising. What do we know about it?

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and just when new cases and hospitalizations in the U.S are on the decline, an Omicron subvariant called BA.2 is gaining significant traction in some parts of the world. While the original Omicron variant, first detected in South Africa in late November, is still responsible for the majority of new cases in most countries, BA.2, has rapidly spread in places such as South Africa, India, England and Denmark, where it is now dominant.

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A brief history of African nations at the Olympic Winter Games

Since 1984 at least one African nation has competed at each subsequent winter Olympics.

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Africa CDC director urges youths to boost COVID vaccinations

Africa’s top health official is launching a campaign to enlist young people to encourage vaccinations, as just 11.3% of the continent’s 1.3 billion people are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Amnesty joins rights groups in accusing Israel of apartheid

Amnesty International says Israel has maintained “a system of oppression and domination” over the Palestinians going all the way back to its establishment in 1948, one that meets the international definition of apartheid

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Leopard vs. Porcupine Showdown Does Not End Well For One Of Them

The big cat tried to be nonchalant, but a fight erupted anyway.

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Vaccine distribution is creating a new kind of vaccine inequality

Vaccine access still remains an issue in many countries. But increasingly, logistical challenges, staffing problems and doses offered too close to their expiry date — a particular problem with donated vaccines from the West — are replacing access as the primary obstacle.

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Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport

A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa.

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How a Milder COVID Variant Is Creating a Health-Care Crisis

Omicron may be less dangerous on an individual level, but hospitals are still overwhelmed, with dire ripple effects.

newyorker.com

How to watch President Joe Biden's first 2022 press conference

The press conference will be held the day before he marks one full year in office.

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Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in Britain, US

Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.

For the 36 countries with the lowest vaccination rates, supply isn't the only issue

Even as wealthy countries hit 80% vaccination rates, a number of countries have not even vaccinated 1 in 10 citizens. Our interactive map shows the vaccination landscape.

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What’s Past Omicron’s Peak?

Cases will, eventually, drop. But how far and how fast is a wide-open question.

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Omicron May Be Headed For A Rapid Drop In U.S. And Britain

One influential model projects that the number of daily reported cases in the U.S. will crest at 1.2 million by Jan. 19 and will then fall sharply.

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WHO: COVID-19 cases rose by more than 50%, deaths stable

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus infections in the last week globally jumped by about 55% although the number of deaths remained stable.

Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in US and Britain

Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.

Suspect in South Africa's Parliament fire appears in court

The man suspected of starting the fire that gutted South Africa’s parliament buildings has appeared in court and will remain in custody pending his application for bail.

A tense exchange highlights unsettled part of Tutu's legacy

An anguished encounter between two titans of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle during the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings still rankles some Black South Africans.

African leaders hail Tutu, but many don't follow his lead

African leaders are paying tribute to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu for his fearless campaign that helped end South Africa’s brutal apartheid regime.

Tutu's advocacy for LGBTQ rights did not sway most of Africa

Desmond Tutu is being remembered for his passionate advocacy on behalf of LQBTQ people as well as his fight for racial justice.

Tutu: a man of empathy, moral ardor, and some silly jokes

Desmond Tutu was, for many around the world, an icon.

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Nadal positive for virus after returning from Abu Dhabi

Rafael Nadal says he tested positive for the coronavirus after playing in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi.

France to restrict travel from Britain to fight omicron

France will restrict arrivals from Britain because of fast-spreading cases of the omicron virus variant.

Pfizer says 2 doses of vaccine protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron

The omicron variant is offering more hints about what it may have in store as it spreads around the globe: A highly transmissible virus that may cause less severe disease, and one that can be slowed — but not stopped — by today’s vaccines.

Booster blitz: UK races to get ahead of surging omicron

Long lines have formed for booster shots across England as the U.K. government urged all adults to protect themselves against the omicron variant.

South African doctors see signs omicron is milder than delta

Health experts still don't know if the omicron variant is causing milder COVID-19, but more indicators are emerging from South Africa.

Africa CDC: Nations might turn to COVID-19 vaccine mandates

The director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says African governments might have to resort to COVID-19 vaccine mandates if their citizens don’t hurry to get the increasingly available doses.

Omicron confirmed in nine African countries, say officials

Omicron cases have been confirmed in at least nine African countries, with some officials reporting that initial cases appear to be mild.

Houston-area COVID cases drop to all-time pandemic low, doctors say

It seems like nothing will slow the surge of traveling lately, but health leaders are hoping that doesn’t equal a surge in COVID cases – specifically eyeing up the omicron variant.

Houston woman with no recent travel history tests positive for omicron variant, Judge Hidalgo confirms

A northwest Houston woman with no recent travel history tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19 on Monday, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

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Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher as virus fears ease

Asia stock markets have followed Wall Street higher as anxiety about the coronavirus’s latest variant eased.

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

U.S. health officials say that while the omicron variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading in the country, early indications suggest it may be less dangerous than delta, which continues to drive a surge of hospitalizations.

The AP Interview: Scientist says omicron was a group find

The Botswana scientist who may well have discovered the omicron variant of the coronavirus says he has been through a “rollercoaster of emotions” — the pride of accomplishment followed by dismay over the travel bans immediately slapped on southern African countries.

WHO says measures used against delta should work for omicron

World Health Organization officials say that the measures used to counter the delta variant should remain the foundation for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, even in the face of the new omicron version of the virus.

'The fire that's here': US is still battling delta variant

While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant, the delta form of the coronavirus isn’t finished wreaking havoc in the U.S., sending record numbers of patients to the hospital in some states, especially in the Midwest and New England.

Omicron coronavirus variant found in multiple US states

The omicron variant of COVID-19 has been discovered in at least five states, showing yet again how mutations of the virus can circumnavigate the globe with speed and ease.

Live updates: Omicron variant confirmed in Hawaii resident

The omicron coronavirus variant has been confirmed in an unvaccinated Hawaii resident with no recent travel history.

Airlines told to keep data on travelers from southern Africa

Airlines are being required to gather information about some passengers that will help with contact tracing if they develop COVID-19.

Live updates: Portugal orders measures to fight virus surge

Greek lawmakers have approved legislation making vaccination for COVID-19 mandatory for all people aged over 60 living in the country on pain of a monthly fine, to deal with an infection surge and the emergence of the omicron variant.

Nigeria says it found first case of omicron in November

Nigeria has detected its first case of the omicron coronavirus variant in travelers that arrived from South Africa in the past week.

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