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Japan added more than 41,000 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday as the Omicron variant spread, a tally by national broadcaster NHK showed

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Austria introduces lottery as COVID vaccine incentive

Roughly 72% of Austria's population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, one of the lowest rates in western Europe

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Britain must learn to live with COVID-19, it could be with us forever - Javid

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Ukraine reports sharp increase in COVID-19 cases

The ministry reported 12,815 cases on Jan. 19 and 8,558 cases on Jan. 18

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Global COVID-19 cases cross 334.41mln

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries

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New Zealand rules out lockdowns as it prepares for Omicron outbreak

About 93% of New Zealand's population over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated

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Beijing city raises vigilance as local COVID cases tick higher before Olympics

The city has reported less than ten local COVID infections since Jan. 15

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Covid in UAE: Pink Caravan ride postponed to curb virus spread

The pan-UAE horseback ride was originally scheduled to be held in February 2022.

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U.S. to distribute 400mln free N95 masks at CVS, Walgreens in COVID-19 fight

Snug-fitting N95 face masks, so-called because they filter at least 95% of particulate matter from the air, will be shipped to pharmacies and community health centers this week, the official said, and will be available for pickup late next week

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India's expert panel advises full approval for Covishield, Covaxin

Covaxin and Covishield received emergency use authorisation in India in January 2021

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Saudi Arabia reports 5,928 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

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Austrian coronavirus cases shatter record as Omicron spreads

Swiss researchers launch trial for COVID "patch" vaccine

India's expert panel advises full approval for Covishield, Covaxin

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