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European countries announce new steps to contain new Omicron coronavirus variant
November 28, 2021

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Several European countries including Britain, Germany and Italy have announced new steps to contain new Omicron coronavirus variant and imposed restrictions on travel from South Africa.

Omicron, dubbed a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization, is potentially more contagious than previous variants of the disease.

Meanwhile, Germany has confirmed emergence of two fresh cases of coronavirus variant Omicron in Munich.