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South Africa Finds New Variant Of COVID-19 With 'Constellation Of Mutations'

The U.S., U.K. and EU have all temporarily barred flights from certain African nations amid fears over the new coronavirus strain, omicron.
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Tens Of Thousands Protest Belgium's Tighter COVID-19 Rules Amid Spike

Demonstrators marched in Brussels against reinforced COVID-19 restrictions imposed to counter the latest spike in coronavirus cases across Europe.
By Raf Casert, AP

As COVID-19 Surges In Eastern Europe, Leaders Slow To Act

While medical workers pleaded for tough restrictions or even lockdowns, leaders let the virus rage unimpeded for weeks.
By Dusan Stojanovic and Jovana Gec, AP

U.S. Should Take Heed Of Europe, Pandemic's New Epicenter, WHO Official Warns

While coronavirus cases have stabilized or decreased everywhere else, they're rising in the WHO's European region.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Could Continue Well Into 2022. Here's Why.

Western countries might be majority inoculated, but what about the global South?
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'Historic Moment': W.H.O. Approves Rollout Of World's First Malaria Vaccine

The malaria vaccine known as Mosquirix was developed by GlaxoSmithKline in 1987.
By Maria Cheng, AP

WHO Reports 'Substantial' Drop In Global COVID-19 Cases. U.S. Stays Elevated.

The U.S. continues to report the highest number of new cases, with children making up 15.5% of all new infections last week, according to a separate report.
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Long Lines For COVID-19 Vaccine In Nairobi, Few Takers In Atlanta

Coronavirus vaccine supply is extremely limited in much of the world, even as rich countries struggle to administer all their supply.
By Cara Anna and Sudhin Thanawala, AP

WHO Chief Urges Halt To COVID-19 Booster Shots For Rest Of The Year

5.5 billion coronavirus vaccines have been administered so far, but 80% of those have been to upper- and middle-income countries.
By JAMEY KEATEN, AP

WHO Seeks Booster Shot Moratorium So Other Countries Can Catch Up

Israel, France and Germany have started administering booster shots, while the U.S. CDC maintains they are not necessary right now.
By Jamey Keaten, AP