Omicron reaches from Australia to Canada in widening spread

Most infections stem from travelers carrying the disease across borders

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2 min read Last Updated : Nov 29 2021 | 4:44 PM IST

The omicron variant of Covid-19, first identified in South Africa, has been detected in locations from Australia to Germany and Canada, showing the difficulties of curtailing new strains.

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First Published: Nov 29 2021 | 4:43 PM IST

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Omicron reaches from Australia to Canada in widening spread

Most infections stem from travelers carrying the disease across borders

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