New COVID variants can evade vaccine protections

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DNA Infection. Concept. 3D Render Source: Variants of Covid-19 - Getty Images

The World Health Organisation says coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe recently, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally. Hospitalisation rates in the region have also doubled. Scientists say the new omicron varieties are to blame.



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