WHO Names New African Variant 'Omicron': What We Know So Far, How to Protect Oneself

Omicron's actual risks are not yet understood. But early evidence suggests it carries an increased risk of reinfection compared with other highly transmissible Covid variants, the WHO said.

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Quotation of the Day: Omicron Mutations May Allow A Quick Spread, W.H.O. Says

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Australia bars foreign arrivals from nine African countries.

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The Book of Numbers

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3 Bodies Found Amid Violence in Solomon Islands

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‘Elemental and Irreplaceable’: Stars Pay Tribute to Stephen Sondheim

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Amid Concerns Over Omicron, US Health Panel Says 'Merck Pill Can Prevent Grave Covid Infections'

Merck released the full results of the drug's clinical trial Friday, which found the pill would reduce by 30 percent -- much lower than its initial figure -- the rate of hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk Covid patients.

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Kosovo Bus Shooting: Two Students, Driver Killed as Masked Gunman with AK-47 Opens Fire

Kosovo Bus Shooting: According to local media, the shooter was wearing a mask and carried an AK-47. The bus was packed with children returning from school.

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Air Pollution Updates: AQI Worsens to 'Hazardous' Levels in Parts of Delhi; Winds to Bring Slight Respite in 2 Days

The air quality in the national capital has remained 'very poor' or 'severe' on most of the days in November so far.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Omicron ‘Variant of Concern’, US, Canada Ban Travel from S Africa; Novovax to Make Vaccine

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: WHO asked countries to report initial cases or clusters associated with variant of concern infections even as more countries impose travel ban from Southern Africa.

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Rain Updates: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry May Face Heavy Showers Over Next 3 Days; Holiday Declared for Chennai Schools & Colleges

Weather news today: The Chennai district collector has declared holiday for schools and colleges on Saturday in view of forecast of heavy rain; Bengaluru may see light showers.

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New York governor declares a state of emergency in anticipation of new coronavirus surge.

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The Essential Musical Dramatist Who Taught Us to Hear

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Giving Thanks in Australia

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Australia to Declare New Travel Curbs Due to Omicron Virus Strain

The discovery of a new coronavirus variant named Omicron triggered global alarm on Friday as countries rushed to suspend travel from southern Africa.

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800-year-old Mummy Discovered in Peru; Vegetable Remains, Ceramics Also Found in Tomb

The mummified remains were of a person from the culture that developed between the coast and mountains of the South American country.

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A Feud Fueled by Social Media Is Also Made for TV

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WTO Postpones Major Meeting After New Variant Outbreak

The World Trade Organization (WTO) became the first major diplomatic casualty of the new coronavirus variant on Friday when it postponed its first ministerial meeting in four years due to the deteriorating health situation.

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Aaj Ka Panchang, November 27, 2021: Check Out Tithi, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details for Saturday

Aaj Ka Panchang, November 27, 2021: On November 27, the sun will rise at 06:53 AM and sunset is likely to place at 5:24 PM

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Days Before Dying, Stephen Sondheim Reflects: ‘I’ve Been Lucky’

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In the Midst of the Mud and Destruction, British Columbians Come Together

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Dozens Of COVID-19 Cases On Flight From South Africa, Dutch Authorities Say

Dutch health authorities said that dozens of people who arrived in Amsterdam on two flights from South Africa on Friday are likely infected with COVID19, and they are conducting further testing to see if people are infected with the recently discovered Omicron coronavirus variant.

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Councilman: Person Shot At Crowded North Carolina Mall

Durham (AP) A person was shot during an apparent fight at a North Carolina mall crowded with shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving, a city councilman said. Police said in the late afternoon that there was no further threat to the public. Durham City Councilman Mark-Anthony Middleton told multiple news outlets a person had been shot at The Streets at Southpoint mall on Friday. He said he had spoken to the police chief. It was not immediately clear how badly the person was wounded..

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