Tag:Omicron variant spread

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COVID-19: WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights amid U.S. spread of Omicron variant

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights. WHO said this...

Michael Simire - January 10, 2023

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Rapid spread of Omicron COVID-19 variant in Zambia raises concern

The rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Zambia has raised concerns in the health sector, with positivity getting as high as over...

Michael Simire - January 7, 2022

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COVID-19: Omicron spreading faster than other variants – Expert

An epidemiologist, Dr Adeola Oludare, says the new Omicron variant is spreading faster than all other variants of COVID-19. Oludare said on Tuesday, January 4,...

Michael Simire - January 4, 2022

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Omicron cases now in 89 countries, doubling three days in areas with local spread – WHO

The Omicron coronavirus variant has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas...

Michael Simire - December 19, 2021

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Omicron variant spreading faster, now in 77 countries – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Omicron variant is spreading faster than other variants as it is now present in 77 countries. WHO...

Michael Simire - December 15, 2021

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Omicron likely to become dominant variant in Europe within four weeks – Expert

Omicron is likely to become the dominant form of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Europe within the next month, overtaking other variants such as Delta,...

Michael Simire - December 13, 2021

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Potential spread of new Omicron strain at global level is high – WHO

The likelihood of potential further spread of the new Omicron Coronavirus strain at the global level is high, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said...

Michael Simire - November 29, 2021