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(CNN) The entire world remains unprepared for the next pandemic and most countries are underprepared even for small outbreaks of disease, researchers reported Wednesday.

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WHO: Weekly COVID cases dip in Europe after weeks of gains but up in Africa

Wed, 2021-12-08 11:31 — mike kraft

WHO: Weekly COVID cases dip in Europe after weeks of gains | AP News GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization’s European region has recorded a slight drop in both COVID-19 cases and deaths last week after facing a string of weekly increases. AP NEWS

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Vaccine mandates are "an absolute last resort," WHO's Europe chief says

Tue, 2021-12-07 10:36 — mike kraft

Vaccine mandates are "an absolute last resort," WHO's Europe chief says As more countries consider making coronavirus vaccination mandatory, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned that inoculation mandates should be seen as "an absolute last resort." By <a href="/profiles/ivana-kottasova">Ivana Kottasová</a> and Ed Upright, CNN CNN

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Survey of articles: Why the good news about the Omicron variant's reduced severity may be a mirage

Tue, 2021-12-07 10:11 — mike kraft

Why the good news about the Omicron variant's reduced severity may be a mirage YahooNews

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France and 6 other countries placed on CDS's risk of Covid-19 high risk countries

Mon, 2021-12-06 19:45 — mike kraft

European travel powerhouse and 6 other places at 'very high' risk for Covid-19, CDC says The CDC has put five places in Europe -- including France and Portugal -- on its list of destinations for "very high" Covid-19 travel risk. Find out what other destinations were also moved to Level 4. By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN CNN

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OVERVIEW EUROPE: COVID in Europe: Denmark reports jump in Omicron cases as Belgium protest ends in clashes

Mon, 2021-12-06 11:08 — mike kraft

COVID-19 cases are sweeping Europe once again — here is a breakdown of how each country has reacted to the surge.

Measures vary across the continent — from a national lockdown in Austria and moves towards mandatory vaccination in Germany, to the United Kingdom where only light restrictions are in place.

Concerns over the Omicron new variant detected in South Africa have prompted many European countries to put curbs on travel.

However, Delta remains by far the dominant force in Europe, accounting for the vast majority of new infections and putting increasing pressure on hospitals.

The World Health Organization warned in November that Europe and Central Asia could face another 700,000 COVID-19 deaths by March 1.

Here is a run-down of the latest situation in some of the European countries.

Denmark on Sunday (December 5) reported a worrisome increase to 183 confirmed cases of the new Omicron variant.

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WHO's top scientist says Omicron could displace Delta but a new vaccine might not be needed.

Fri, 2021-12-03 11:04 — mike kraft

WHO's top scientist says Omicron could displace Delta The World Health Organization's chief scientist told the Reuters Next conference on Friday the Omicron variant could become dominant because it is highly transmissible, but that a different vaccine may not be needed. Francesco Guarascio,Stephanie Nebehay Reuters

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Omicron overview: Biden tightens travel rules amid new Omicron cases

Fri, 2021-12-03 10:33 — mike kraft

Omicron: Biden tightens travel rules amid new Omicron cases The US winter plan includes millions of free tests and stricter rules for international passengers. BBC News

President Joe Biden has unveiled stricter Covid-19 travel rules as the US confirmed a handful of cases of the Omicron variant from coast to coast.

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