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The Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE) is an independent group of experts that periodically monitors and evaluates the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and assesses if specific mutations and combinations of mutations alter the behaviour of the virus. The TAG-VE was convened on 26 November 2021 to assess the SARS-CoV-2 variant: B.1.1.529.

The B.1.1.529 variant was first reported to WHO from South Africa on 24 November 2021. The epidemiological situation in South Africa has been characterized by three distinct peaks in reported cases, the latest of which was predominantly the Delta variant. In recent weeks, infections have increased steeply, coinciding with the detection of B.1.1.529 variant. The first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infection was from a specimen collected on 9 November 2021.

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U.S., EU restrict travel from southern Africa because of new COVID variant named "omicron"

Fri, 2021-11-26 14:32 — mike kraft

New virus variant emerges in Africa, stokes worldwide fears | AP News BRUSSELS (AP) — The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets fell sharply and scientists held emergency meetings to weigh the exact risks, which were largely unknown. AP NEWS

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Belgium, Israel detect first cases of new COVID-19 variant.

Fri, 2021-11-26 11:23 — mike kraft

Belgium detects first case of new COVID variant in Europe Belgium detected Europe's first confirmed case of the new variant of COVID-19 on Friday, and at the same time announced measures aimed at curbing a rapidly spreading fourth wave of coronavirus infections. Marine Strauss,Philip Blenkinsop Reuters

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BioNTech says it will know in 2 weeks whether the COVID-19 vaccine it developed with Pfizer works against the new variant discovered in southern Africa

Fri, 2021-11-26 10:16 — mike kraft

BioNTech says it will know in 2 weeks whether the COVID-19 vaccine it developed with Pfizer works against the new variant rapidly spreading in southern Africa The B.1.1.529 variant has been detected in South Africa, Botswana, Hong Kong, and Israel, and is spreading rapidly. YahooNews

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Analysis: BBC and AP analysis of the new variant.

Fri, 2021-11-26 09:52 — mike kraft

New Covid variant: How worried should we be? Scientists are closely watching a new variant circulating in South Africa - but there are few clear answers. BBC News

We're back in familiar territory - growing concern about a new variant of coronavirus.

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WHO cautions against imposing travel restrictions due to new variant

Fri, 2021-11-26 09:42 — mike kraft

WHO cautions against imposing travel restrictions due to new variant The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday cautioned countries against hastily imposing travel restrictions linked to the new B.1.1.529 variant of COVID-19, saying they should take a "risk-based and scientific approach". Reuters Reuters

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Nations takes action as new variant emerges in southern Africa

Fri, 2021-11-26 07:47 — mike kraft

World takes action as new variant emerges in southern Africa | AP News BRUSSELS (AP) — A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa on Friday, and stocks plunged in Asia and Europe in reaction to news of a new, potentially more transmissible COVID-19 variant. AP NEWS

BRUSSELS (AP) — A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa on Friday, and stocks plunged in Asia and Europe in reaction to news of a new, potentially more transmissible COVID-19 variant.

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