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Moderna CEO says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron: Report
'There is no world, I think, where (the effectiveness) is the same level we had with Delta,' Stephane Bancel told the Financial Times.
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WHO special session starts seeking 'pandemic treaty' amid Omicron concerns
The WHA May session this year decided to set up a working group to consider the findings and recommendations of a number of panels and committees on global preparedness for Covid-19
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Global risk from new Coronavirus variant 'very high', cautions WHO
The WHO warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is very high based on the early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with severe consequences.
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Global risk from new coronavirus variant Omicron 'very high', warns WHO
The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron variant of the coronavirus is very high based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with severe consequences. The UN health agency, in a technical memo to member states, says "considerable uncertainties remain about the new variant that was first detected in southern Africa. But it says the likelihood of possible further spread around the world is high.
Not yet clear if Omicron more transmissible, causes severe disease: WHO
WHO said it is not yet clear whether the newly-detected coronavirus variant Omicron is more transmissible or causes more severe disease compared to other variants.
 "Not yet clear if Omicron more transmissible, causes severe disease: WHO")
WHO criticises travel bans on S African nations after detection of Omicron
WHO urged countries around the world not to impose flight bans on southern African nations due to concerns over the new omicron variant
Omicron variant spreads worldwide as scientists race to find answers
South African doctor says Omicron patients have 'very mild' symptoms; Israel announces it is barring foreigners for two weeks.
New vax for Omicron by early 2022, says Moderna as countries report cases
Two cases were detected in Australia, while Netherlands reported 13 cases of the new strain in passengers from South Africa
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Stop flights from countries with new Covid-19 variants: Kejriwal to Modi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday urged PM Modi to stop flights from South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong where new Covid-19 variants have been detected
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New Covid variant: Lanka imposes travel ban on 6 southern African nations
With effect from Sunday, arrivals from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini are required to undergo mandatory quarantine
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Study on 2 booster candidates to anticipate omicron-like mutations: Moderna
The pharma company is studying two booster candidates designed to anticipate mutations similar to the Omicron variant
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New Covid-19 variant 'Omicron' triggers global alarm, market sell-off
WHO said Omicron may spread more quickly than other forms, and preliminary evidence suggested there is an increased risk of reinfection
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WTO postpones major meeting amid fears of new Covid-19 variant
WHO has classified the B.1.1.529 variant detected in South Africa as a 'variant of concern', saying it may spread more quickly than other forms of the virus
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WHO calls meeting over new Covid strain found in South Africa, Botswana
WHO is convening an emergency meeting Friday to discuss the potentially rapidly spreading COVID strain found in South Africa and Botswana
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WHO extends travel restrictions to Pakistan as polio endemic country
The UN agency extended travel restrictions on the South Asian country by three months due to it being listed among the last polio-endemic countries
WHO Europe warns of possible surge in Covid-19 fatalities ahead
WHO Europe called on people to get vaccinated and respect proper hygiene and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus
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Covid booster distribution a 'scandal' as poor nations still waiting: WHO
The unequal distribution of Covid-19 boosters in rich countries, as many poor countries struggle to get even their first shots is a "scandal" that must end, WHO chief said
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Putin calls on WHO to accelerate recognition of new Covid-19 vaccines
Vladimir Putin called on the WHO to accelerate the recognition of new Covid-19 vaccines, adding that the accessibility to doses in developing countries is low due to unfair compassion
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Looking beyond AQI: How Indian cities compare with others worldwide
Indian cities' air pollution was even higher than the WHO set standards and worse than most cities even on the days pollution was at its lowest
 "Looking beyond AQI: How Indian cities compare with others worldwide")
UK to add India's Covaxin to approved vaccine list for inbound travellers
UK government said India's Covaxin will be added to its list of approved COVID-19 vaccines for international travellers from November 22
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