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WHO analyzing 2 new Omicron COVID-19 sub-variants: BA.4 and BA.5The WHO said it had begun tracking them because of their "additional mutations that need to be further studied to understand their impact on immune escape potential."WorldApr 11
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Fauci says breakthrough infections will come as Omicron spreadsOmicron has been found through testing in 43 out of 50 U.S. states and around 90 countries so far after first being identified in southern Africa and Hong Kong in late November.WorldDec 19, 2021
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4 Omicron cases confirmed in Ottawa, others under investigation in OntarioMoore urged Ontarians to "remain calm," adding he doesn't see the need to step backwards and roll back any restrictions at the moment.HealthNov 29, 2021
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Moderna says Omicron COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by early 2022Moderna could have a new vaccine to tackle the Omicron variant in 2022. With mRNA vaccines the pharmaceutical company can move very fast, says its chief medical officer.CanadaNov 28, 2021
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U.K. eyes expanding COVID-19 vaccine boosters as 3rd Omicron case found"Our advanced sequencing capabilities enable us to find variants and take rapid action to limit onward spread," Jenny Harries, chief executive of UKHSA, said in a statement.HealthNov 28, 2021
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Netherlands, Australia confirm cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant"It is not unlikely more cases will appear in the Netherlands," Health Minister Hugo de Jonge told a news conference in Rotterdam. "This could possibly be the tip of the iceberg."WorldNov 28, 2021
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Here’s why WHO skipped 2 Greek letters to name new variant ‘Omicron’The WHO chose on Friday to dub the variant, first reported to the agency by scientists in South Africa, ``omicron'' -- continuing its use of the Greek alphabet.WorldNov 27, 2021
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Will COVID-19 booster shots protect against the Omicron variant? Experts undecidedSouth African scientists first identified the variant earlier this week after a sudden, exponential rise in cases in the country.CanadaNov 27, 2021
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Omicron variant: AstraZeneca exploring impact on vaccine, antibody cocktailAstraZeneca said that it had developed a vaccine platform to respond quickly to new variants with Oxford University, where its vaccine was created.WorldNov 26, 2021
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Omicron variant: BioNTech, Moderna expect data on vaccine protection soonPfizer and BioNTech said that if necessary they expect to be able to ship a new vaccine tailored to the emerging variant in approximately 100 days.HealthNov 26, 2021
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