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How worrying is the new Covid variant?
Scientists are closely watching a new variant circulating in South Africa - but there are few clear answers.
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How worrying is the new Covid variant?
Scientists are closely watching a new variant circulating in South Africa - but there are few clear answers.
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Why are scientists concerned about new Covid variant?
Watch Chris Whitty, chief medical officer, speak about what scientists know about the new Omicron variant.
Israel to ban foreigners from entering over Covid
Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.
Netherlands further tightens Covid lockdown
The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.
Omicron: Is the UK government getting it right?
The new variant's genetic profile has raised concerns, but there's a shortage of real-world data.
US joins EU in restricting southern Africa travel
Flights from eight African nations to be blocked as new variant is classified as being "of concern".
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How worrying is the new Covid variant?
Scientists are closely watching a new variant circulating in South Africa - but there are few clear answers.
Video 2 minutes 3 seconds
Why are scientists concerned about new Covid variant?
Watch Chris Whitty, chief medical officer, speak about what scientists know about the new Omicron variant.
Israel to ban foreigners from entering over Covid
Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.
Netherlands further tightens Covid lockdown
The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.
Omicron: Is the UK government getting it right?
The new variant's genetic profile has raised concerns, but there's a shortage of real-world data.
US joins EU in restricting southern Africa travel
Flights from eight African nations to be blocked as new variant is classified as being "of concern".
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Netherlands further tightens Covid lockdown
The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.
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