From 22 November travellers fully vaccinated with a #COVID19 vaccine recognised by @WHO for Emergency Use Listing, including Covaxin, will not have to self-isolate; so joining those fully vaccinated with Covishield.https://t.co/UyJsryBd0O https://t.co/mZhaqRgB35 The UK approved the Made in India vaccine for smoother travel after the UN body, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an emergency-use listing for Covaxin on November 3.

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Booster vaccinations start

Booster vaccinations will be available throughout Aotearoa from Monday. While the priority is still getting people fully vaccinated, healthcare, border workers and kaumātua who have been fully vaccinated for six months or more can now get their boosters, Director General Ashley Bloomfield said today.

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More than 20,000 vaccine doses administered yesterday; 144 cases; 1 death; 82 people in hospital – 9 people in ICU

There were 20,873 first and second vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up 6,378 first doses and 14,495 second doses. To date, 92% of eligible people in New Zealand have had their first dose and 85% are fully vaccinated.

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Omicron outbreak: Covid variant spreads to more countries as world on alert

omicron variant was already in the United States, too.

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Omicron COVID-19 variant might spread among fully vaccinated people: PM Johnson

Omicron' has caused worry among governments around the world, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday said that there are chances that the new strain could spread among people who are double vaccinated.

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Being 'punished' for early detecting new COVID-19 variant Omicron: South Africa

South Africa on Saturday said it was being "punished" for its advanced ability to detect new COVID-19 variants early, as several countries imposed travel ban on it due to the new potentially highly-transmissible Omicron variant, first detected here.

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Gold price rises on new Covid variant concern. Should you buy now?

Gold price future on MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) on Friday shot up ₹219 per 10 gm. The December expiry contract on Friday ended at ₹47,640 per 10 gm, logging around 0.50 per cent rise from its previous close.

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Amid Omicron concerns, these states issue new COVID-19 rules. All you need to know

Omicron, three Indian states - Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat - issued fresh coronavirus guidelines as precautionary measures. Earlier this week, the Centre instructed the state governments to ensure ‘rigorous screening and testing’ of all international travellers landing in India from ‘at risk’ countries.

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State Department issues 'do not travel' warnings to 8 countries amid omicron variant concerns

amid the new omicron variant spreading throughout the region.The new warning comes after the World Health Organization designated the COVID-19 omicron variant a "Variant of Concern." Originally, the omicron variant was first reported to the WHO from South Africa on Nov. 24.According to the U.S.

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Sixers' Joel Embiid returns after 9-game COVID-19 absence

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 03: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates against the Chicago Bulls at Wells Fargo Center on November 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees th PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid returned Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing nine games because of COVID-19 protocols.The four-time All-Star hadn’t played since Nov.

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COVID-19 case confirmed in Hawke’s Bay

The Ministry has been notified of a community case in Hawke’s Bay. Hawke’s Bay DHB confirmed the case late last night and informed the person of their test result.

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Omicron: Why WHO skipped 'nu' and 'xi' in Greek alphabet when naming latest variant

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UK tightens COVID-19 rules as 2 omicron variant cases emerge in country

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Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita in nation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus. The Sunshine State reported a daily average of 1,393 coronavirus cases as of Friday, six per 100,000, which was a two percent decrease over the last two weeks.FLASHBACK: BIDEN SUGGESTED TRUMP'S CORONAVIRUS TRAVEL BAN WAS 'XENOPHOBIC'DeSantis has been slammed by critics in the media since the start of the pandemic over his opposition to government-imposed mask and vaccine mandates.

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HSE apologises for long delays at Citywest vaccination centre

The HSE has issued an apology to people who were left waiting for several hours to receive a Covid-19 vaccine at its Citywest vaccination centre today.

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Quebec reports highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases since April with 1,171

COVID-19 on Saturday and three additional deaths linked to the virus.#COVID19 – En date du 26 novembre, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/PJRqot4BpD— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) November 27, 2021The latest figures mark the second day in a row on which the province reporter more than 1,000 new infections and the highest number of new daily cases since April.The health department says the number of hospitalizations associated with COVID-19 declined by one from the day before to 205, while the number of people in intensive care rose by five to 48.Authorities say 31,835 COVID-19 tests were analyzed Friday, with a positivity rate of 3.4 per cent.Health authorities say 23,482 doses of vaccine were administered on

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COVID-19 rules tighten as U.K., Germany, Italy report first cases of Omicron variant

Britain and Germany and Italy detected cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus, while more nations imposed restrictions on travel from southern Africa.The discovery of the variant has sparked global concern, a wave of travel bans or curbs and a sell-off on financial markets on Friday as investors worried that Omicron could stall a global recovery from the nearly two-year pandemic.The two linked cases of the new variant detected in Britain were connected to travel to southern Africa, British health minister Sajid Javid said.Speaking later, Johnson laid out measures that included stricter testing rules for people arriving in the country but that

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Smokey Robinson Talks Near-Fatal Battle with COVID-19

Smokey Robinson is opening up about overcoming COVID-19.

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New self-isolation and travel rules for Scots due to fears over Omicron Covid variant

People who have been in contact with those suspected of having the Omicron variant of coronavirus will have to self-isolate for ten days regardless of their vaccination status.

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Chris Whitty explains fears over new Covid variant - including over vaccine efficacy and rapid spread

Professor Chris Whitty has said there is a 'reasonable chance' Covid-19 vaccinations could be less effective against the new strain of the virus.

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Fauci would 'not be surprised' if omicron is already in US, predicts it will go 'all over'

COVID-19 omicron variant is already in the U.S.In an interview on NBC's "Weekend TODAY" show, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director told co-hosts Kristen Welker and Peter Alexander that the strain has a large number of mutations that would suggest it could potentially evade immune protection and that scientists can predict it will be more transmissible. "We don't know that yet, but you have to be careful and assume that that's the case. It also has a bunch of mutations that would suggest it could evade the protection, for example, of monoclonal antibodies and perhaps even convalescent plasma for people who've been infected and recovered and possibly vaccine.

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What do you think about the government's plans to combat the new Omicrom Covid variant? Let us know by filling in our survey

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a 'tightening up' of face mask rules in shops and on public transport - as well as tough measures for all incoming travellers to the UK - to help combat the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.

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COVID-19: 21 new cases in London and Middlesex Saturday

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 21 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.In total, there have been 14,837 cases, including 145 active cases (an increase of eight), 14,440 recoveries (an increase of 16) and 252 deaths (unchanged).The most recent deaths were reported Nov. 22 and involved an unvaccinated man in his 60s and a fully vaccinated woman in her 80s.The rate of active cases among those aged 25 to 39 is now higher than the rate among those 11 and under, who have not previously been able to get vaccinated.

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New COVID variant of concern identified

The newly-identified “omicron” variant of the coronavirus has led to new international travel restrictions and growing fears it might spread more easily than the dominant delta variant. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Omicron: South African scientists brace for wave propelled by variant

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - As the world grapples with the emergence of the new highly transmissible variant of COVID-19, worried scientists in South Africa — where omicron was first identified — are scrambling to combat its lightning spread across the country.In 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.

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Karnataka govt makes Covid test mandatory for international arrivals from these countries

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Scottish Government announce 2,287 new covid cases and 17 deaths in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed there have been 2,287 new Covid-19 cases in the latest 24 hour period.

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Covid vaccine: Over 121.84 crore doses administered in India so far

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Omicron: Everything we know as new coronavirus variant detected in the UK

Two cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant have been identified in the UK, according to the Health Secretary.

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UK detects Omicron cases, as more countries eye new COVID-19 variant

In the latest Omicron (B.1.1.529) COVID-19 variant developments, countries reported more suspected cases and more travel bans took effect, including one imposed by the United States yesterday.

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2 South Africans in Bengaluru test Covid positive amid concerns over new strain

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Maharashtra announces penalties for breach of Covid norms. Check latest rules

₹500, new guidelines issued by the government said. If such violation by a person takes place on the premises of an organization which is supposed to impose CAB, it will be fined ₹10,000. If any organization itself fails to follow CAB, it will face a fine of ₹50,000, and frequent violations of rules will lead to its closure for the period of the pandemic.

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Hunt for Covid variants: How the new one was found and what we know so far

What’s the science behind the search?

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Young mum urges pregnant women to get vaccine after she refused and became seriously ill with Covid

A young mum is urging pregnant women to have the Covid-19 vaccine after she refused and became severely ill.

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Young Scots woman says she was diagnosed with cancer after symptoms first mistaken for long covid

A young Scots woman who was in excruciating pain for months was diagnosed with stage four cancer after her symptoms were mistaken for long Covid.

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Ontario reports 854 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

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Boris Johnson to make an urgent statement tonight after new Covid-19 variant found in UK

Boris Johnson is set to hold a press conference later today as the first cases of the new Covid-19 variant have been identified in the UK.

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UK confirms first two cases of new Covid strain

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Boris Johnson to address the nation as two cases of new Covid-19 variant detected in the UK

Two cases of the new Covid-19 variant have been identified in the UK, according to the health secretary.

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Mutant Omicron covid strain found in UK after two people test positive with testing ramped up

Two people infected with the mutant Omicron coronavirus strain have been identified in the UK.

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Two cases of new Covid-19 variant detected in UK

Two cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant which was first detected in southern Africa have been found in the UK, according to British health secretary Sajid Javid.

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I'm A Celeb fans confused as Richard Madeley talks to Ant and Dec after exit due to ITV's Covid bubble

I'm A Celeb fans are confused after Richard Madeley returned to the show on Friday to discuss his early exit from the ITV competition with hosts Ant and Dec. It was announced on Thursday that the Good Morning Britain presenter, 65, had been forced to pull out of the show after he was taken to hospital in the morning.

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WHO urges these nations to be vigilant as new Covid variant Omicron surfaces

new variant of concern Omicron, the World Health Organization (WHO) has appealed to countries in South-East Asia Region to scale up surveillance, strengthen public health and social measures, and enhance vaccination coverage.

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ICC calls off Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier after new Covid-19 variant emerges

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Christmas lockdown on the cards as Omicron Covid mutation 'could be in UK already'

Covid-19 variant may already be in Britain.Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the Omicron strain, which has an unprecedented 32 mutations, may already have arrived from southern Africa after Belgium said it had a confirmed case.The World Health Organisation warned evidence suggests the variant has an increased risk of re-infection and may spread more rapidly.But despite previous reports, it appears the new strain may not be as resistant to vaccines as first feared.The UK yesterday banned flights from six southern Africa countries, as experts fear festive restrictions may be required to tackle the spread of the variant, which was named Omicron by the World Health Organisation.But it's feared the variant may already be here after it emerged

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WTO's major conference postponed due to new Covid variant

Next week's World Trade Organization ministerial conference, the global trade body's biggest gathering in four years, has been postponed due to the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

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Amid Covid spike, Karnataka CM Bommai calls emergency meeting with health experts

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

UK recognises Covaxin as valid Covid-19 vaccine for travel from today

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