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Why just Africa? Health experts question Canada singling out continent with COVID travel rulesCanada expanded travel restrictions for 10 African countries after the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was discovered -- but experts warn vaccine inequity is the real threat.CanadaDec 1, 2021
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WHO slams southern Africa travel bans spurred by Omicron variant scareThe spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant has prompted Israel to bar entry to foreigners while Morocco said it would suspend all incoming flights for two weeks starting Monday.WorldNov 28, 2021
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‘A huge concern’: South Africa scientists scramble to combat spread of Omicron variantIn the space of two weeks, the Omicron variant has sent South Africa from a period of low transmission to rapid growth of new confirmed cases.WorldNov 27, 2021
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New COVID-19 variant scare triggers global alarm, rattles stock marketsThe World Health Organisation (WHO) said Omicron may spread more quickly than other forms, and preliminary evidence suggested there is an increased risk of reinfection.HealthNov 26, 2021
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South Africa criticizes Britain’s ‘rushed’ travel ban over new COVID-19 variantBritain on Thursday temporarily banned flights from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini from Friday after detection of the new variant was announced.WorldNov 26, 2021
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What the COVID-19 variant from South Africa means for pandemic, vaccinesSome experts are worried that current vaccines will not be effective against the COVID-19 variant called 501Y.V2.CanadaJan 5, 2021
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COVID-19 variant found in South Africa might be a problem for vaccines, experts warnBritish Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday he was now very worried about the variant identified in South Africa.WorldJan 4, 2021
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