Authorities on high alert for Omicron variant as NSW records 179 new COVID-19 cases
After four cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant was detected in international travellers arriving in NSW, the state on Tuesday recorded 179 new cases and three deaths.
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Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 jolts southeast Honshu
An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on the Richter Scale hit Southeast of Honshu in Japan on Monday at 6.10 pm, National Centre for Seismology said. An earthquake of…
Read moreScientists race to study omicron variant
Scientists worldwide are scrambling to assess the omicron variant’s multiple mutations. (Nov. 29)
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Victorian government strikes deal to pass its controversial pandemic legislation
The Victorian government has agreed to six amendments to its pandemic legislation, securing the extra vote it needs to pass parliament.
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Delay to border reopening over Omicron variant concerns is a ‘pause’, government insists
The federal government has pushed back the planned reopening of international borders by two weeks to 15 December, in response to concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
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At least 46 countries and territories restrict travel
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The Southern African countries are under various travel bans worldwide because of the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus
Eight nations in southern Africa are listed at the CDC’s highest travel risk level for Covid-19. The countries are under various travel bans worldwide because of the…
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers in 10 States
The injunction is another setback for the Biden administration after an appeals court suspended its vaccine mandate for large employers earlier this month.The injunction is another setback…
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World Omicron Fight Hindered by Fragmented Response
Almost two years into the pandemic, finger-pointing, lack of coordination, sparse information and fear are once again influencing policy.Almost two years into the pandemic, finger-pointing, lack of…
Read moreCuomo defiant on allegations in video testimony
Video released Monday of an 11-hour interview with investigators last July, shows former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo defiantly denied allegations he sexually harassed women and sparred…
Read moreOff-duty New Jersey cop accused of fatally striking man with car and taking body home
The officer was driving on the shoulder of going north around 3 a.m. when he allegedly struck a nurse from Garfield.
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‘Standout’ rise in number of Australians reporting racism as a ‘very big’ problem
The latest edition of the Scanlon Foundation’s annual Mapping Social Cohesion survey has found Australians continue to be supportive of immigration, but 20 per cent more now…
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All vaccinated adults should receive a booster shot due to the emergence of the Omicron variant, the CDC says
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Read moreWH: Travel restrictions meant to protect not punish
The White House is defending its decision to restrict travel from South Africa and seven other African nations, insisting the decision was not meant to punish those…
Read moreFootball field-sized asteroid to approach Earth on Monday night, one of several in the coming weeks
The asteroid 1994 WR12, which is 30 feet bigger than a football field, will be 3.8 million miles away from Earth on Monday night.
Read moreActor Jussie Smollett arrives at court for trial
Actor Jussie Smollett arrives at court as jury selection take place in his upcoming trial. He’s accused of lying to police about being attacked in January 2019….
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