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Canada records more than 2M COVID-19 cases; health-care workers brace for spike
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Canada records more than 2M COVID-19 cases; health-care workers brace for spike

December 27, 2021–More provinces have tightened public health restrictions as the Omicron variant sent Canada’s COVID-19 cases soaring past the two million mark and raised fears of a post-holiday hospital spike.  The government of Canada’s health website said the total case count was 2,000,976 as of Boxing Day. The website wasn’t updated over the holiday...

What Canadian health officials know so far about the Omicron variant of COVID-19
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What Canadian health officials know so far about the Omicron variant of COVID-19

Public health officials warn the Omicron variant could propel an enormous spike in COVID-19 cases over the next few months. But there’s still a lot scientists need to learn about the latest mutation. Here’s what Canadian public health officials know about the variant so far: Prevalence  — Almost 350 confirmed cases have been reported in...

Omicron spreading faster than any other variant: WHO chief
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Omicron spreading faster than any other variant: WHO chief

“Let me be very clear. WHO is not against boosters. We’re against inequity. Our main concern is (to) save lives, everywhere,” Tedros said. "Giving boosters to groups at low risk of severe disease or death simply endangers the lives of those at higher risk or still waiting for their primary dose because of supply constraints."

Southern African leaders slam travel bans over Omicron
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Southern African leaders slam travel bans over Omicron

JOHANNESBURG – Southern African leaders have expressed disappointment over decisions taken by several countries to ban travel from half a dozen Southern African Development Community member states (SADC) following the detection of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus. “The unilateral travel bans now imposed on SADC countries by the United Kingdom, European Union, United States,...