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Covid, flu surge in US amid holidays, increasing health risks

Covid, flu surge in US amid holidays, increasing health risks

JN.1 main contributor to growing number of infections, CDC warns.

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Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is 43pct of US Covid cases - CDC

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is 43pct of US Covid cases - CDC

Subvariant may spur more cases, WHO says.

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China's Covid data shows no new variant - but deaths under-reported

China's Covid data shows no new variant - but deaths under-reported

Global unease spiralled after Beijing reversed its 'zero Covid' policy - WHO.

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What's the BA.5 variant and why is it reinfecting many with Covid?

What's the BA.5 variant and why is it reinfecting many with Covid?

Variant now causes around 65pct of US infections.

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BA4 and BA5 Covid-19 variants reach Singapore

BA4 and BA5 Covid-19 variants reach Singapore

S'pore Health Ministry confirms the first three community cases.

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EU regulator hopes to approve Covid variant-adapted vaccines by autumn

EU regulator hopes to approve Covid variant-adapted vaccines by autumn

'This would allow manufacturers to adjust their production lines accordingly.'

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Omicron BA.2 sub-variant dominant in S.Africa, says CDC

Omicron BA.2 sub-variant dominant in S.Africa, says CDC

The sub-variant is likely to be present elsewhere.

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Omicron variant is gaining dominance in Malaysia

Omicron variant is gaining dominance in Malaysia

Health Ministry identifies 186 Covid-19 VOC cases - all Omicron

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Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations to rise - WHO

Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations to rise - WHO

More data needed to assess severity of disease caused by variant.

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MP calls for beefed-up genetic monitoring to track Omicron variant

MP calls for beefed-up genetic monitoring to track Omicron variant

Yii says Malaysia’s Covid-19 sequencing capacity is ‘downright abysmal’.

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South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new Covid-19 wave

South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new Covid-19 wave

Omicron appears to be dominating new cases in the country's nine provinces.

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Botswana says some diplomats with Omicron came from Europe

Botswana says some diplomats with Omicron came from Europe

President calls for reversal of travel bans on southern African countries.

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MOH: Omicron has reached Malaysia

MOH: Omicron has reached Malaysia

The student entered Malaysia before WHO declared it a variant of concern.

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China accelerating research into Covid shots targeting Omicron

China accelerating research into Covid shots targeting Omicron

Sinovac Biotech evaluating if its vaccines work against Omicron.

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Omicron: Ministry bans 48 countries, territories from Langkawi tourism bubble

Omicron: Ministry bans 48 countries, territories from Langkawi tourism bubble

Banned countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, UK.

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Two probable Omicron cases in Singapore, no community risk

Two probable Omicron cases in Singapore, no community risk

UPDATED 9.29PM | They were isolated upon arrival from a Johannesburg flight.

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How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

They got hate mail telling them to stop monitoring for new variants.

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Omicron variant: Putrajaya pauses shift to endemic phase

Omicron variant: Putrajaya pauses shift to endemic phase

We want to learn more about how new variant spreads, says Hishammuddin.

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Omicron variant probably more transmissible than Delta, says Khairy

Omicron variant probably more transmissible than Delta, says Khairy

He says three countries have reported Omicron-related cases so far.

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Omicron variant a wake-call on vaccine inequality, says South Africa

Omicron variant a wake-call on vaccine inequality, says South Africa

Its president warns efforts to fight the pandemic will be threatened.

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Biden told it will take two weeks to have definitive data on Omicron variant

Biden told it will take two weeks to have definitive data on Omicron variant

The United States is joining other nations in imposing travel restrictions.

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Foreigners who travelled to 7 African countries cannot enter Sarawak

Foreigners who travelled to 7 African countries cannot enter Sarawak

This follows the outbreak of a new Covid variant in the countries.

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'Omicron variant comes at worst time amid elections in M'sia'

'Omicron variant comes at worst time amid elections in M'sia'

Travel ban unpopular but precaution must be taken, says Dr Lam.

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What we know about the Covid variant detected in South Africa

What we know about the Covid variant detected in South Africa

It'll take weeks to confirm if B.1.1.529 is a greater threat than Delta.

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