Omicron COVID-19 Variant Found in More Countries, Sparking Global Concern

Omicron COVID-19 Variant Found in More Countries, Sparking Global Concern
Passengers traveling from South Africa line up to be tested for COVID-19 after being held on the tarmac at Schiphol Airport, Netherlands, on Nov. 25, 2021. Social media via Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Health officials announced on Nov. 28 that the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus Omicron strain, which the World Health Organization labeled a “variant of concern,” has been found in several European countries over the weekend.
Last week and during the weekend, WHO and other officials sounded the alarm by saying that the Omicron variant could be highly infectious and may reinfect people who already contracted COVID-19 previously, although WHO officials criticized the EU, the United States, and the UK for imposing travel restrictions last week. Also unclear is how the variant affects vaccinated people.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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