A new coronavirus variant that was identified this week in South Africa has been named a variant of concern and given the name omicron by the World Health Organization.
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As scientists race to find out more about a coronavirus variant detected in South Africa, here’s what we know about where and when it was identified, why it is causing concern and what countries have done in response.
There were smiles, some tears and hundreds of Band-Aids plastered on little arms as Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics opened their doors to children Friday.
A new coronavirus variant that was identified this week in South Africa has been named a variant of concern and given the name Omicron by the World Health Organization.
A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa on Friday in reaction to news of a new, potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant.