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Health officials urge countries not to panic about Omicron variant

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 WHO calls on countries to focus on preparing health systems, instead of imposing travel restrictions.


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By Amelia Dunn, Marcus Megalokonomos

Presented by Claire Slattery

Source: SBS



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