TOKYO -- The brunt of new coronavirus infections has shifted to Asia, as a renewed increase in cases globally appears fueled by the rise of omicron subvariant BA.2.
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Asia fights another COVID-19 flare-up, led by South Korea
Omicron subvariant seen driving global rise in cases, but death rate down
Mask-wearing pedestrians walk in a Seoul shopping district. South Korea has become the world's hot spot for coronavirus cases. © Reuters
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