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Omicron heightens global vaccine urgency

A booster shot is administered in Scotland

A booster shot is administered in Scotland Source: AAP

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The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is driving up cases across Europe, with experts warning unvaccinated people are particularly at risk.

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