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Germany scales back COVID-19 restrictions despite high infection rate
Germany has scaled back COVID-19 restrictions despite a surge in cases. But in some regions, hospitals are still overloaded and restrictive measures have been extended.
Scientists discover new highly virulent HIV variant in the Netherlands
The research team stressed that the findings are no cause for alarm as modern treatments remain effective against the new strain of HIV.
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Omicron variant poses 'very high' global risk, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the new Omicron strain of COVID-19 poses a 'very high' risk, but that much is still unknown about it. Here's what we know so far.
WHO labels new COVID-19 variant 'of concern', names it Omicron
"Preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of infection with this variant, as compared to other VOCs (variants of concerns)," the United Nations' health agency said in a statement.
Travellers ‘bewildered’ by sudden ban on South Africa flights
After the sudden red-listing of ten southern African nations, visitors have a short and expensive window in which to leave.
Russia and much of eastern Europe struggle to contain COVID-19 cases
Authorities in Russia and eastern Europe take various measures to combat COVID-19, as vaccine scepticism contributes to rising infections.
What do we know about Mu, the new COVID variant monitored by WHO?
WHO says the 'Mu' coronavirus variant, first identified in Colombia, has mutations indicating a risk of vaccine resistance.
Woman, 90, dies after being infected with two COVID-19 variants
The elderly woman, who had not been vaccinated, contracted both the Alpha and Beta variants, which were first detected in Britain and South Africa respectively.
Lambda: What we know about the latest COVID variant flagged by the WHO
It is still unclear how transmisable or dangerous the Lambda coronavirus variant is, with studies underway.