New Covid variant: WHO's Tedros warns against over-reaction to Omicron

First reported in southern Africa a week ago, the variant has brought global alarm

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Photo: Bloomberg)

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1 min read Last Updated : Nov 30 2021 | 11:59 PM IST

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Tuesday that some countries were introducing blanket measures against the Omicron coronavirus variant that may not be necessary and

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First Published: Nov 30 2021 | 11:59 PM IST

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New Covid variant: WHO's Tedros warns against over-reaction to Omicron

First reported in southern Africa a week ago, the variant has brought global alarm

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