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COVID-19 Update: Omicron Variant Detected in Europe Before South Africa Trips & Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers Temporarily Blocked
24:04 - 26:02 (01:58)
The Omicron variant was detected in the Netherlands before two flights arrived from South Africa, suggesting that the mutation may have already been in Europe before it was detected in South Africa. Additionally, a federal judge temporarily blocked President Biden's mandate that required health workers in hospitals and nursing homes to receive at least their first vaccine shot by December 6th.
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Health officials in the Netherlands have reported that the Omicron variant was already present in Europe before South Africa informed the world on November 24th.
24:04 - 26:02 (01:58)
Omicron
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Health officials in the Netherlands have reported that the Omicron variant was already present in Europe before South Africa informed the world on November 24th. 44 cases have been reported in 11 European countries, all with mild symptoms or none at all.