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UK records first death from Omicron variant of COVID-19

Police officers on patrol at Waterloo Station, London after new restrictions came into force

Police officers on patrol at Waterloo Station, London after new restrictions came into force Source: AAP

Omicron now represents 44 per cent of the coronavirus cases in London and 20 per cent in England; public urged to get booster vaccine.


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By Hannah Kwon

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Omicron now represents 44 per cent of the coronavirus cases in London and 20 per cent in England; public urged to get booster vaccine.



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