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Omicron strain of coronavirus found in 57 countries

The WHO weekly epidemiological bulletin notes that “as of 7 December 2021, the omicron option was confirmed in 57 states”. Its presence was reported from all six WHO regions. This was announced on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Saudi Arabia changes conditions for Umrah due to omicron strain

The period of stay of pilgrims in the kingdom has been increased to 30 days. Pilgrims vaccinated with WHO-approved vaccines, but not on the kingdom’s list of drugs, will have to undergo a three-day quarantine and provide a negative PCR test, TASS reported.

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New restrictions come into force in Kazakhstan

Today, at a meeting of the Government, First Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Shoranov announced measures to prevent the import and spread of the new Omicron coronavirus strain (B.1.1.529) in Kazakhstan. This was reported by the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan.

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WHO: risk of global spread of omicron strain is high

The World Health Organization called the likelihood of further spread of the omicron COVID-19 strain high at the global level. The WHO added that the overall risks associated with the emergence of a new variant of the virus are assessed as very high.

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Biologist Ancha Baranova suggests not to compare the omicron strain with Ebola

It is not worth comparing the dangers of a new strain of the omicron coronavirus and Ebola in terms of the degree of danger. They affect the body to varying degrees. Moreover, cases of contactless transmission of the virus may indicate its high ability to spread. Professor of the School of Systems Biology at George Mason University, Doctor of Biological Sciences Ancha Baranova spoke about this in an interview with TASS.

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