Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to wear face masks in public and to test themselves regularly after a new variant of covid was discovered in Scotland.The First Minister held an emergency covid briefing on Monday after six cases of the omicron variant - first reported in South Africa - were found in Greater Glasgow and North Lanarkshire.Sturgeon told Scots there was a lot that was still unknown about the new variant and scientists were now studying it round the clock to find out more.But she said people should follow existing rules - and she urged employers to let staff work from home wherever possible.The First Minister also insisted Scots should not be cancelling Christmas plans.She said: “As I’m standing here right now I still hope,

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COVID-19 cases.Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, medical officer of health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, issued a letter of instruction on Sunday detailing the new measures.

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Delaware saw highest new daily COVID-19 cases last week

WILMINGTON, Del. - Delaware saw the highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases since January last week. The News Journal of Wilmington reports that there were 776 new positive cases on Friday, reaching rates not seen since the beginning of the year. The number represents a sharp uptick from the 285 new positive cases that were reported four days earlier, on Nov.

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Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse

LONDON - One of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is warning that the next pandemic may be more contagious and more lethal unless more money is devoted to research and preparations to fight emerging viral threats.In excerpts released before a speech Monday, Professor Sarah Gilbert says the scientific advances made in fighting deadly viruses "must not be lost" because of the cost of fighting the current pandemic."This will not be the last time a virus threatens our lives and our livelihoods,’’ Gilbert is expected to say. "The truth is, the next one could be worse.

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Covid: People with cold symptoms should stay at home and avoid Christmas parties, says leading professor

People with cold-like symptoms should work from home and avoid Christmas parties in a bid to halt the spread of covid, a leading professor has said.

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NHS Tayside urge over 50s to ‘drop-in’ to Covid centres for booster vaccines

NHS Tayside bosses have urged all those over 50 to drop-in to one of the region’s Covid centres for their booster vaccines.

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Delhi govt issues show-cause notice to Etihad Airways for violating Covid guidelines

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Omicron scare: IMA demands Covid-19 booster doses for medical, frontline workers

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Union without 11 players for MLS East final against NYCFC

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Union will be without 11 players on Sunday when the team plays NYCFC in the MLS Eastern Conference finals because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.The players out for the game included captain Alejandro Bedoya and goalkeeper Andre Blake, as well as defenders Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Kai Wagner and Alvas Powell. Forwards Corey Burke and Sergio Santos, midfielders Ilsinho and Quinn Sullivan and goalkeeper Joe Bendik were also on the team's list.The Union were unable to practice on Thursday because of the league's protocol, but resumed training on Friday.MORE SPORTS HEADLINES"Our players have worked tirelessly to get to this point.

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Next pandemic could be more lethal than Covid, vaccine creator says

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Delhi: Kejriwal urges people not to panic and follow Covid appropriate behaviour

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Karnataka govt to enforce further containment measures after consulting experts, amid Covid-19 scare

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Covid could be followed by 'more lethal' pandemic warns vaccine creator

As the Covid pandemic continues, an expert on the virus has warned that the world could face a future pandemic more 'contagious and lethal'.

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Proof of a negative coronavirus test will enable entry into venues and events subject to the vaccine passport scheme in Scotland from today.

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Delhi health minister shares update on Omicron case in national capital

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How the Omicron covid variant spread in 9 family members in Jaipur

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COVID-19: New U.S. travel rules causing concern for Canadian border towns

In less than 24 hours the U.S. will impose new travel requirements on international travellers flying into the country, and there’s no exception for Canadians.

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Hospitality reps to meet Government ahead of restrictions

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Celiac woman says she hasn’t eaten in 40 hours while at Toronto quarantine hotel

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Fauci says Omicron variant doesn’t look severe, but ‘got to be careful’

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Telangana: 43 students test COVID positive at medical college amid Omicron scare

Telangana, have tested positive for COVID-19, District Medical Health Officer said on Monday.

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India's active COVID-19 tally is lowest in more than one-and-a-half years

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Buy Local: Growing support for B.C. products this holiday season

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will update the media today at 4pm.

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Growing calls for better support to address the pandemic’s toll on mental health

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I’m A Celebrity bosses forced to axe friends and family segment due to Covid fears

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Omicron variant of COVID-19 on Sunday - nine persons in Rajasthan capital Jaipur, seven in Maharashtra's Pune district and a fully vaccinated man who arrived in Delhi from Tanzania.

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‘Significant’ Covid outbreak linked to Scots music event with number of Omicron cases confirmed

Health officials have identified a 'significant' outbreak of Covid-19 - including a small number of Omicron variant cases - in the Highlands.

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Omicron variant may be less dangerous than delta, US health officials say

where it emerged and is becoming the dominant strain, suggest that hospitalization rates have not increased alarmingly.RELATED: Omicron variant popping up in more states as hospitals keep up with COVID-19 spike"Thus far, it does not look like there’s a great degree of severity to it," Fauci said. "But we have really got to be careful before we make any determinations that it is less severe or it really doesn’t cause any severe illness, comparable to delta."Fauci said the Biden administration is considering lifting travel restrictions against noncitizens entering the United States from several African countries.

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Omicron COVID-19 variant casts shadow over hopes for Christmas comeback in Canada

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'Severe' delays on some Metrolink services due to staff shortages caused by Covid-19

Tram users across Manchester are continuing to face delays this evening due to staff shortages.

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COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. - A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus. On Friday, KTVU obtained a statement from Marin Health & Human Services that acknowledges a Marin County family broke with COVID protocol when their student, who had tested positive for COVID, attended school during their infectious period. The health department says for the privacy of the families and all involved, they are not releasing further details.

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SC nurse charged with creating fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, DOJ says

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East-end Toronto junior public school moved to online learning due to COVID investigation: TPH

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Paisley school closing from tomorrow due to "close contacts of positive Covid-19 cases"

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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