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Citizens line up for a vaccine at a government-run clinic in Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Citizens line up for a vaccine at a government-run clinic in Hillbrow, Johannesburg Source: AAP

The World Health Organisation says the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been detected in more than 40 countries - that's up 23 from just three days ago. WHO is calling on countries to focus on preparing health systems, instead of imposing travel restrictions.

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The World Health Organisation says the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been detected in more than 40 countries - that's up 23 from just three days ago. WHO is calling on countries to focus on preparing health systems, instead of imposing travel restrictions.

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