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U.S. will begin new travel restrictions amid concerns over a new coronavirus variant
The policy will affect South Africa and seven other countries, senior administration officials said. The World Health Organization expressed concern about the new variant — called omicron.
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Stocks and oil prices drop as the world reacts to new coronavirus variant omicron
November 21, 2021 • Disney has paused its vaccine mandate for Walt Disney World employees after a new Florida law barring workplace vaccine mandates. Meanwhile, new discussion on the definition of "fully vaccinated."
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