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No sign Omicron COVID-19 variant more severe, early South Africa data showsSouth African scientists said Friday early data shows the Omicron variant does not pose an increase in severity, though they warn more data is needed for a definitive answer.WorldDec 10, 2021
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Omicron variant was in Europe before South Africa announced detection, data showsPreviously, the Netherlands had said it found the Omicron COVID-19 variant among passengers who came from South Africa on Friday, but the new cases predate that.WorldNov 30, 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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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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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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