GENEVA - The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is "very high" based on early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with "severe consequences."The U.N.

health agency, in a technical paper issued to member states, said "considerable uncertainties" remain about the variant that was first detected days ago in southern Africa.

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Omicron COVID-19 variant now in at least 17 states

Since first being detected in California on Dec 1, the Omicron COVID-19 variant has now been confirmed in 17 states, with dozens of more probable cases likely to be confirmed in the coming days.

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The latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as cases rise in seven out of ten boroughs

Coronavirus infection rates have gone up in seven boroughs of Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

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Charges filed after intentionally set fire killed man, 81, in Bucks County, DA says

Christopher Gillie, 61, is accused of setting fire to a Buckingham Township home, killing an 81-year-old man who lived there. (Bucks County District Attorney's Office) BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Scranton, Pennsylvania man is accused of starting a fire at a Bucks County home that killed an elderly man from the home early Sunday morning. Christopher Gillie, 61, is charged with criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, theft by unlawful taking, aggravated arson, and related charges in connection with the early morning fire. Shortly after 3 a.m.

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'Omicron circulating in community' - UK health minister

The Omicron variant of coronavirus is now circulating within the community, the UK's health secretary has confirmed.

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Omicron likely involved in cluster of at least 30 COVID-19 cases in London: MLHU

COVID-19 cases is “very high.”The cluster of cases is linked to travellers who arrived in London, Ont., from Nigeria in late November. COVID-19 — MLHU reports 111 cases from Saturday to Monday The health unit announced Monday that it received word Sunday night that two of the cases screened positive for S gene target failure, which is a marker for the Omicron variant.The cluster is linked to several schools and child-care centres and the health unit said it would be notifying those communities on Monday.

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Plan to ease Ontario’s vaccine passport up in the air in wake of Omicron variant: Elliott

COVID-19 to determine whether the province’s plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions should be altered.Health Minister Christine Elliott was asked Monday about the province’s plan to loosen rules on vaccine certificates in some settings as early as Jan. 17, in light of a recent surge in cases and the emergence of the potentially dangerous new variant.Speaking during question period, Elliott said the province has always said it would adjust its plan if the situation called for it.

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Edinburgh tourism bosses encouraged as Hogmanay bookings unaffected by new covid variant

Tourism leaders in Edinburgh said they are encouraged by bookings for Hogmanay celebrations - and that guests are not cancelling bookings over the new covid variant.

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Biggest Covid-19 hotspot in Greater Manchester as 'Omicron' variant cases rise across UK

The biggest regional ‘blackspot’ for Covid-19 infections is now located in Tameside, figures have revealed as the number of new ‘Omicron’ variant cases reaches the hundreds.

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Telangana: All 13 Covid positive international travellers test negative for Omicron

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Bristol Middle and High School closed due to threat Monday

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Officials from Bristol Middle School/High School say the school will be closed Monday due to a threat. The school district received a Safe2Say Something tip shortly after 10 p.m. that disclosed the information that a student had planned to "shoot up the high school". As a result, The Bristol Borough Police Department was notified. Officials say that "out of an abundance of caution" they decided to close both schools for the day in order to ensure the safety of its students. A student was identified and arrested in relation to the plan by authorities from the Bristol Borough Police Department.

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Covid: How can you protect yourself from the new omicron variant?

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Couple found dead on California hiking trail likely tried to save baby, report says

John Gerrish and Ellen Chung had recently moved to the Marisopa area with their 1-year-old daughter and dog.

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Haiti kidnapping: 3 more hostages freed, 12 remain abducted, organization says

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - A religious group based in Ohio announced Monday that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted.The statement from Christian Aid Ministries said the people were released on Sunday in Haiti and are "safe and seem to be in good spirits." The group provided no further details.On Nov. 21, the religious organization announced that the 400 Mawozo gang had released the first two hostages of a group of 17 kidnapped in mid-October.

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New high street health centre for Shaw and Crompton a step closer after cash boost

Plans for a new health centre for Shaw and Crompton could finally be becoming a reality after years of campaigning by councillors.

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Scientist behind Oxford covid vaccine says next pandemic may be worse

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Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse

LONDON - One of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is warning that the next pandemic may be more contagious and more lethal unless more money is devoted to research and preparations to fight emerging viral threats.In excerpts released before a speech Monday, Professor Sarah Gilbert says the scientific advances made in fighting deadly viruses "must not be lost" because of the cost of fighting the current pandemic."This will not be the last time a virus threatens our lives and our livelihoods,’’ Gilbert is expected to say. "The truth is, the next one could be worse.

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Covid: People with cold symptoms should stay at home and avoid Christmas parties, says leading professor

People with cold-like symptoms should work from home and avoid Christmas parties in a bid to halt the spread of covid, a leading professor has said.

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Omicron scare: IMA demands Covid-19 booster doses for medical, frontline workers

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Next pandemic could be more lethal than Covid, vaccine creator says

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South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron drives new wave

South Africa is preparing its hospitals for more admissions, as the Omicron coronavirus variant pushes the country into a fourth wave of Covid-19 cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.

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Karnataka: Will schools be closed as Covid cases rise among students? Here is what minister says

2 vaccine doses must to enter malls, cinema hall

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High Court decision on sharing Māori COVID-19 vaccination data

The Ministry of Health respects today’s decision in the High Court on the sharing of Māori COVID-19 vaccination data with the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency (Whānau Ora).

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Delhi health minister shares update on Omicron case in national capital

Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported across the country. Out of these 21 cases, nine have been reported in Rajasthan, eight in Maharashtra, two in Karnataka and one each in Delhi and Gujarat.

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How the Omicron covid variant spread in 9 family members in Jaipur

Hindustan Times , the family of four reached Jaipur on November 25 after travelling from South Africa via Dubai and Mumbai.

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Next pandemic could be 'more lethal' than Covid, Oxford vaccine creator says

Another pandemic will threaten human lives and could be 'more lethal' than Covid, a vaccine expert has warned.

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Omicron coronavirus variant linked with high risk of reinfection: Study

B.1.1.529 COVID variant, first detected in South Africa, was designated by the World Health Organisation as a Variant of Concern (VOC), the health body's top category for worrying coronavirus variants.

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Celiac woman says she hasn’t eaten in 40 hours while at Toronto quarantine hotel

An Edmonton woman with extreme celiac disease says that she has not eaten for at least 40 hours because she has not received gluten-free food at a quarantine hotel in Toronto.

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Fauci says Omicron variant doesn’t look severe, but ‘got to be careful’

U.S. health officials said Sunday that while the omicron variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading throughout the country, early indications suggest it may be less dangerous than delta, which continues to drive a surge of hospitalizations.

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Artist didn’t know Michigan shooting suspect’s parents hid in his studio: lawyer

A Detroit-area artist whose studio was where the parents of the Oxford High School student charged in a deadly shooting were found by police is cooperating with authorities and didn’t know the couple had stayed overnight, his attorney said Sunday.

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Telangana: 43 students test COVID positive at medical college amid Omicron scare

Telangana, have tested positive for COVID-19, District Medical Health Officer said on Monday.

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Omicron Covid-19 variant: India among the countries affected by Omicron. See full list

List of the Omicron affected countries:

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India reports 8,306 new COVID-19 cases amid Omicron fear

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How poll-bound UP steps up measures to fight Omicron covid variant

New Omicron travel guidelines issues in UP

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Covid-19 vaccine for children: NTAGI to meet today amid Omicron scare

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'Get ready for third wave': Top health expert warns after India reports 21 Omicron cases

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Cuomo accused of sexual misconduct days before being fired by CNN, attorney says

Chris Cuomo was hit with a new allegation of sexual harassment just days before CNN announced it was firing the anchor amid an investigation into work he did defending his brother from similar harassment allegations.

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Omicron is here: These 5 states in India have reported new Covid variant cases

Omicron variant of COVID-19 on Sunday - nine persons in Rajasthan capital Jaipur, seven in Maharashtra's Pune district and a fully vaccinated man who arrived in Delhi from Tanzania.

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‘Significant’ Covid outbreak linked to Scots music event with number of Omicron cases confirmed

Health officials have identified a 'significant' outbreak of Covid-19 - including a small number of Omicron variant cases - in the Highlands.

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Omicron variant may be less dangerous than delta, US health officials say

where it emerged and is becoming the dominant strain, suggest that hospitalization rates have not increased alarmingly.RELATED: Omicron variant popping up in more states as hospitals keep up with COVID-19 spike"Thus far, it does not look like there’s a great degree of severity to it," Fauci said. "But we have really got to be careful before we make any determinations that it is less severe or it really doesn’t cause any severe illness, comparable to delta."Fauci said the Biden administration is considering lifting travel restrictions against noncitizens entering the United States from several African countries.

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Omicron COVID-19 variant casts shadow over hopes for Christmas comeback in Canada

Megan Scheffers waited until July to celebrate Christmas with her kids after the COVID-19 pandemic kept them apart last winter, but she says decorating candy log cabins just wasn’t the same in the dead of summer.

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SC nurse charged with creating fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, DOJ says

Melville, N.Y.: A photo of a hand using a magnifying glass to check the authenticity of s Covid-19 vaccine card, taken on August 15, 2021. A card that is real will have the CDC logo.

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San Francisco restaurant asks armed police officers to leave; chief says request is disappointing

SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco restaurant has ignited a social media debate when the owner and staff asked three uniformed and armed police officers to leave saying their weaponized dress made them feel uncomfortable.In response, the police chief tweeted that he was disappointment and discouraged with the anti-welcoming post. The public conversation comes at a time when the nation is grappling with a defund the police movement on the one hand, and an opposing call for increased officers to deal with a rising number of homicides and retail thefts on the other. The controversy was kicked off when the staff at Hida and Jesse in North Beach posted on Instagram what happened from their point of view when three officers walked in to the

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The latest coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester as cases rise in six boroughs

Coronavirus infection rates have gone up in six boroughs of Greater Manchester, the latest data shows.

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U.S. surgeon general talks holiday safety amid Omicron variant spread

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy spoke on CBS’ program “Face the Nation” about safe holiday travel and gathering amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and new Omicron variant.

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WHO technical lead says countries need ability to purchase COVID-19 vaccines

World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 technical lead Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove joined CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday where she said the best option for countries right now is the ability to purchase COVID-19 vaccines.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

WHO says omicron variant poses 'very high risk'

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