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Act now to curb omicron's spread, WHO's Tedros tells world
Administering vaccines, not boosters, remains global health body's priority
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Fosun and BioNTech to develop vaccine targeting omicron
Many drugmakers expect efficacy of existing jabs lower against new variant
Politics
Kishida vows to fast-track booster shots amid omicron fears
Japanese PM's policy speech also looks at measures to raise wages
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Coronavirus: Week of Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, South Korea's daily deaths reach record high
Two hippos in Belgium test positive; India expects omicron's severity to be 'low'
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WHO says measures against delta work for omicron variant too
Regional director tells Asia-Pacific nations to prepare for new surges in cases
Coronavirus
Biden outlines U.S. plan to fight omicron with 'science and speed'
Stronger protocols for international travelers and free at-home tests on agenda
Coronavirus
Omicron arrives in India, detected in man with no travel
1st two cases found in the southern state of Karnataka
COVID vaccines
Moderna eyes March 2022 for release of omicron booster
Existing jab has reduced efficacy against new variants, says company president
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Omicron scuppers India's plan to resume international flights
PM Modi asks officials to review easing of curbs as 'proactive' move
COVID vaccines
Moderna chief predicts existing vaccines will struggle with omicron
Stephane Bancel foresees 'material drop' in effectiveness of current jabs against new variant
COVID vaccines
Shionogi and Daiichi Sankyo join hunt for omicron vaccine
Japanese drugmakers prepare to modify shots under development
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Biden told receiving clear data on omicron variant to take 2 weeks
Fauci thinks vaccines can provide 'degree of protection' but remains cautious
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Coronavirus: Week of Nov. 21 to Nov. 27, WTO postpones ministerial conference
U.S. to bar visitors from southern Africa; WHO names new COVID variant 'omicron'
Economy
Singapore expects 3-5% growth in 2022 amid 'uneven' COVID rebound
Forecast slower than this year's upgraded projection of 'around 7%'
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Coronavirus: Week of Nov. 14 to Nov. 20, Hong Kong authorizes Sinovac vaccine for children aged 3-17
U.S. FDA authorizes boosters for all adults; Japan cabinet approves record stimulus
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Pro and anti-vaccination protesters take to streets in Australia
Nationwide vaccinations are voluntary, but states have mandated shots for many jobs
COVID vaccines
Japan to shorten quarantine for J&J COVID vaccine recipients
With 3-day rule, Tokyo aims for smoother business travel from U.S. and Europe
Economy
Vietnam bags greentech and vaccine investment from U.K., France
Standard Chartered, Sanofi and AstraZeneca scramble to gain foothold
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India to reopen for tourists Monday as it eases COVID restrictions
Good news for the hospitality sector comes as infections fall, vaccination picks up
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Coronavirus: Week of Nov. 7 to Nov. 13, U.S. appeals court affirms hold on Biden vaccine mandate
Northeastern Chinese city Dalian battles cluster; Philippines to mandate worker vaccinations
