Omicron Covid variant discovered in west Africa and the Gulf

US tightens border controls as more countries report first cases of coronavirus variant

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been identified in west Africa and the Gulf, as the US said it was further tightening its border controls.

Washington’s announcement was made as more countries reported their first cases of the variant, suggesting it is spreading around the globe.

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Source: The Guardian