Coverage dated December 28, 2021

Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable

Headline from KOB 4

Omicron caseloads have remained relatively low in many countries in Asia

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Reports & sources

14 articles, oldest first.

KOB 4
Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable (opens KOB 4)
Published Dec 28, 2021
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Strict quarantine rules for arrivals and widespread mask wearing have helped slow the spread of the highly contagious variant in Asia.
Delaware Public Media
Asia is keeping omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Dec 28, 2021
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Much of Asia has managed to keep omicron in check even as the variant rages elsewhere, but the region that is home to most of the globe's population is bracing for what may be an inevitable surge.
Los Angeles Times
Asia keeps Omicron at bay for now, but a surge may be inevitable (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 28, 2021
Los Angeles Times's feed description
New travel restrictions and other measures in Asia have helped keep Omicron variant infections down, but its contagiousness makes a surge likely.
Fox News
Omicron surge may be inevitable, despite containment efforts in Asia (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 28, 2021
Fox News's feed description
As the world's largest continent, Asia may struggle to keep omicron under control

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