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November 26, 2021

Omicron COVID-19 variant: US to limit travel from 8 southern Africa countries

The United States will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday over concerns of the "heavily mutated" COVID-19 omicron variant, senior administration officials said.

November 26, 2021

COVID-19 omicron variant: Here’s what we know

Scientists are working to determine the potential risks associated with the new COVID-19 variant called B.1.1.529, which has already prompted an emergency meeting on Friday by the World Health Organization.

November 26, 2021

WHO identifies omicron as new highly transmissible COVID-19 'variant of concern'

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it would classify the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 strain as a "variant of concern," and labeled it with the Greek alphabet letter “omicron.”

November 26, 2021

Fauci on new COVID-19 variant: US, South African scientists studying potential to evade vaccine antibodies

U.S. scientists will talk with South African scientists on Friday about the threat of the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant, including whether or not it can evade antibodies.

November 26, 2021

EU, UK, Israel to halt air travel to southern Africa over new COVID-19 variant

Nations took swift action Friday to halt air travel from southern Africa in reaction to news of a new, transmissible COVID-19 variant.

November 26, 2021

Concerning coronavirus strain out of South Africa merits 'severe travel restriction': Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel discusses why he's concerned about a highly mutated new strain of coronavirus on "Fox & Friends."

November 26, 2021

UK experiences new normal amid pandemic while neighboring countries see COVID surges

The bars are shut in Vienna, and the Christmas market is empty in Munich, as several European nations tighten up or even lock down to combat a spike in coronavirus infections.

November 26, 2021

Bryan Adams announces second COVID-19 diagnosis in month

Bryan Adams, the fully vaccinated Canadian rocker, took to social media Thursday to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in a month while visiting Italy to promote a new calendar.

November 25, 2021

WHO meets to discuss new, ‘heavily mutated’ COVID-19 variant

The World Health Organization is holding a meeting Friday to discuss the dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa that has been blamed on a new variant of the virus.

November 25, 2021

Cowboys dealing with COVID issues before Thanksgiving Day game vs. Raiders

The Dallas Cowboys will be down two assistant coaches for the team’s Thanksgiving Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders.