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Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant

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Japan confirmed on Tuesday its first case of the new omicron coronavirus variant, a visitor who recently arrived from Namibia, an official said.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    COVID: Germany confirms first 2 cases of omicron variant | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Germany's first two cases of the coronavirus variant omicron have been confirmed in Munich. The development comes with the world on alert over the variant first discovered in southern Africa.

  2. MedicalXpress

    Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant (opens MedicalXpress)

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    Japan confirmed on Tuesday its first case of the new omicron coronavirus variant, a visitor who recently arrived from Namibia, an official said.

  3. The Hill

    Japan confirms first omicron case (opens The Hill)

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    Japan confirmed its first case of the COVID-19 omicron variant on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.

  4. KVOA Tucson

    Japan confirms first case of omicron variant (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    KVOA Tucson's feed description

    Japan has confirmed its first case of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.

  5. Newsweek

    Namibian diplomat infected with Omicron variant becomes Japan's first case (opens Newsweek)

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    Japan announced a ban on all foreign visitors through the end of the year as a precaution for the new COVID variant after the country received its first case.

  6. Los Angeles Times

    A day after announcing travel ban, Japan confirms its first Omicron variant case (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Japan's first confirmed infection from the new Omicron coronavirus variant is in a Namibian diplomat who recently arrived from his country.

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