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World scurries to contain new COVID-19 variant omicron

By MIKE CORDER and PAN PYLAS
Nov 27, 2021 8:14 AM - With each passing hour, new restrictions were being slapped on travel from countries in southern Africa as the world scurried Saturday to contain a new variant of the coronavirus that has the potential to be more resistant to the protection offered by vaccines.
EXPLAINER: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?

By MARIA CHENG
Nov 26, 2021 9:06 PM - South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country's most populous province
New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans

By RAF CASERT
Nov 26, 2021 12:53 PM - The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets fell sharply and scientists held emergency meetings to weigh the exact risks, which were largely unknown.
FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety

By MATTHEW PERRONE
Nov 26, 2021 11:34 AM - U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy
FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety

By MATTHEW PERRONE
Nov 26, 2021 10:42 AM - Federal health regulators say an experimental COVID-19 pill from Merck is effective against the virus, but they will seek input from outside experts on risks of birth defects and other potential problems during pregnancy.
Israel warns of 'emergency' after detecting new virus strain

By JOSEPH KRAUSS
Nov 26, 2021 8:35 AM - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Israel is "on the threshold of an emergency situation" on Friday after authorities detected the country's first case of a new coronavirus variant in a traveler who returned from Malawi.
As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal

By JILL LAWLESS
Nov 26, 2021 6:49 AM - 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.
Hoffman Estates extends outdoor dining through another winter

By Eric Peterson
Nov 26, 2021 6:00 AM - Hoffman Estates' relaxed regulations that have allowed restaurants to host outdoor dining during the pandemic without the usual restrictions will continue through at least May 31 instead of expiring on Dec. 31, as had been originally planned.
Woodland school district offering free COVID-19 tests, vaccines after Thanksgiving

By Doug T. Graham
Nov 24, 2021 4:59 PM - Citing a recent rise in community COVID-19 cases, Gurnee-based Woodland Elementary School District 50 is hosting a free testing event for the community on Monday and a free vaccination clinic for children starting Tuesday.
More than 186K Illinois kids ages 5 to 11 have received COVID vaccine

By Marni Pyke
Nov 24, 2021 3:22 PM - In the three weeks since officials authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11, 186,569 Illinois kids in that cohort have received at least one dose. Why should I get a booster? We have answers.

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