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Iran outbreak: Concern grows amid increase in Omicron cases
With more than 132,000 COVID-19 deaths, no country in the Middle East has fared worse than Iran.
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Hong Kong struggles to contain COVID outbreak
About 7,000 residents at the centre of a COVID-19 cluster in Hong Kong have been ordered to stay home after the virus spread to a third tower block.
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Don't panic but wear a mask, Ontario COVID-19 expert says
Wastewater testing suggests Ontario is experiencing as many new COVID-19 infections as it did during the peak of Omicron, says Dr. Peter Jüni, the head of the province's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table.
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Omicron case numbers in Latin America reach an all-time high
Latin America is struggling to contain the latest wave of COVID-19 infections.
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Antibiotic resistance killed more people than HIV or malaria in 2019, says a new study
Deaths from previously treatable infections such as pneumonia are rising as antibiotic resistance grows worldwide.
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Thousands protest against Dutch COVID restrictions
Thousands of protesters take to the streets in Amsterdam rallying against the Dutch government’s COVID measures.
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Omicron brings hopeful signs of pandemic’s end with plenty of caveats
There is some optimism the Omicron wave could signal the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts also point out many caveats because it's unclear how long immunity lasts and if it will protect against future variants.
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India reports almost 160,000 new COVID-19 cases
India has reported nearly 160,000 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. It is the highest number in seven months.
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COVID in Europe: France reports 'tidal wave' of new infections as records broken in Italy
France reported more than 360,000 new infections on Tuesday.
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Argentina hospitals under strain amid Omicron surge
Argentina has reported its highest daily tally since the pandemic began.
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Xi'an outbreak: Anger in Chinese city over COVID lockdown
There is anger in the Chinese city of Xi'an over how residents have been treated during its strict COVID lockdown.
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India fears new COVID wave as Omicron infections spread
Nearly 800 Omicron cases reported as daily COVID-19 infections rise by 9,195 cases – a 44 percent spike from the previous day.
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WHO warns against Omicron complacency as European countries post record daily cases
World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is warning against downplaying Omicron's seriousness as major nations in Europe, along with the U.S., announce record-breaking daily COVID-19 case counts.
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Europe clamps down on New Year's Eve celebrations amid COVID-19 records
Across Europe, New Year celebrations are being scaled down and restrictions imposed as countries experience a massive surge in coronavirus infections.
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Europe cracks down on New Year's Eve celebrations amid COVID-19 records
Across Europe, New Year celebrations are being scaled down and restrictions imposed as countries experience a massive surge in coronavirus infections.
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UK says Omicron cases at much lower risk of hospital admission
Findings by UK Health Security Agency add to emerging evidence that Omicron produces milder illness than other COVID variants.
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DR Congo hospitals strained as fourth COVID-19 wave hits
How doctors are coping in the Democratic Republic of Congo - a country with the lowest vaccination rate in the world.
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Sharp rise in COVID cases strains Australian laboratories' testing
Mandatory PCR tests needed for inter-state travel in Australia are putting further pressure on health systems.
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France to roll out new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron surges
New measures on working from home, limits to public gatherings to take effect from January 3.
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Testing backlogs leave experts worried about actual COVID-19 case counts
As COVID-19 infections break records across the country, experts worry that testing delays and a lack of supplies mean the daily numbers could be much higher than the official count.
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Greece to impose fines on elderly who refuse coronavirus jab
Coronavirus infections are surging in Greece, and the government is encouraging people to get vaccinated before introduction of fines next month.
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COVID in Europe: Merkel makes final appeal to Germans to get vaccinated
Here's a round-up of the COVID situation across Europe, where countries are tightening restrictions amid a spike in cases.
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South Korea reports record COVID cases after easing restrictions
South Korea is reporting record highs in the number of new COVID-19 cases and critically ill patients after easing restrictions on movements earlier this month.
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As COVID cases rise, Europe eyes boosters and compulsory vaccination
Europe is now the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic - with countries seeing record-high case counts and shortages of intensive care beds.