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Iran has detected its first case of infection by the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, state TV reported Sunday.
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Dec 13, 2021
Pakistan confirms first case of Omicron COVID variant
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Dec 14, 2021
Egypt Announces its First Cases of Omicron Variant
Headline from Voice of America · 17 reports in this development
Dec 16, 2021
Indonesia detects first omicron case in hospital worker
Headline from MedicalXpress · 3 reports in this development
Dec 19, 2021 Newest
Report: Iran announces 1st case of omicron variant
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Al Jazeera
Pakistan confirms first case of Omicron COVID variant ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Dec 12, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description The WHO says the Omicron variant has been detected in at least 63 countries around the world.
The Times of Israel
World’s first confirmed Omicron death announced in Britain ↗ (opens The Times of Israel) Published Dec 12, 2021
The Times of Israel's feed description Visiting vaccination center, PM Johnson estimates that 40% of coronavirus cases in London are Omicron, notes hospitalizations are rising
CNN
China detects first case of Omicron coronavirus variant on the mainland ↗ (opens CNN) Published Dec 13, 2021
CNN's feed description China has detected its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant on the mainland, posing a fresh challenge to the country's zero-Covid strategy in the lead-up to the Beijing Winter Olympics.
MedicalXpress
China detects 2nd case of omicron variant ↗ (opens MedicalXpress) Published Dec 13, 2021
Same headline from 1 more outlet MedicalXpress's feed description China has detected its second case of the omicron variant in a 67-year-old man who tested positive after more than two weeks of quarantine, official media reported Tuesday.
Washington Times
Omicron variant probably in most countries even if undetected: WHO director ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Dec 13, 2021
Washington Times's feed description The director of the World Health Organization said Tuesday that 77 countries have reported cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus and that it’s probably in most countries even if it hasn’t been detected yet.
Voice of America
First Case of Omicron Variant Reported on Mainland China ↗ (opens Voice of America) Published Dec 13, 2021
Voice of America's feed description Authorities say person tested positive for new variant after arriving in northern city of Tianjin from overseas last week
NBC10 Philadelphia
Mainland China Reports Its First Omicron Covid Case ↗ (opens NBC10 Philadelphia) Published Dec 13, 2021
Same headline from 1 more outlet NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description The omicron case was found in a traveler from overseas, who showed no symptoms but tested positive on Thursday, according to Tianjin’s local health commission.
The Times of Israel
MedicalXpress
Philippines detects country's 1st omicron cases ↗ (opens MedicalXpress) Published Dec 14, 2021
MedicalXpress's feed description The Philippines said Wednesday it has detected its first cases of the omicron strain in two travelers who arrived recently from Japan and Nigeria.
The Hill
Philippines detects first two cases of omicron ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Dec 14, 2021
The Hill's feed description The virus appeared in two travelers entering the country from Japan and Nigeria.
MedicalXpress
Indonesia detects first omicron case in hospital worker ↗ (opens MedicalXpress) Published Dec 15, 2021
MedicalXpress's feed description Indonesia has detected its first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in a cleaning worker at a hospital in Jakarta, the country's health minister said Thursday.
MyNorthwest
Poland registers first omicron case, in visitor from Africa ↗ (opens MyNorthwest) Published Dec 15, 2021
MyNorthwest's feed description WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland's health ministry on Thursday confirmed the country's first case of the omicron coronavirus variant, detected in a visitor
Fox News
Omicron in the US: 3 additional states report first case ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Dec 16, 2021
Fox News's feed description Three states confirmed their first cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus on Thursday.
MyNorthwest
Egypt announces its first cases of omicron variant ↗ (opens MyNorthwest) Published Dec 17, 2021
Same headline from 5 more outlets MyNorthwest's feed description CAIRO (AP) -- Egyptian health authorities said they have identified the country's first cases of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the
The Times of Israel
Egypt says it has identified its first cases of Omicron variant ↗ (opens The Times of Israel) Published Dec 17, 2021
The Times of Israel's feed description 3 tested upon arrival at Cairo International Airport are found to be infected with the highly-contagious strain; travelers reportedly flew in from South Africa
Al Jazeera
Iran announces first Omicron case ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Dec 18, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description Iran reports first Omicron case as world grapples to contain spread of the new coronavirus strain.
Al Jazeera
Iran announces first case of Omicron variant ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Dec 18, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description Health officials warn safety protocols must not be ignored after detection of Omicron variant in a returning traveller.
The Times of Israel
Iran announces first diagnosed case of Omicron variant ↗ (opens The Times of Israel) Published Dec 18, 2021
The Times of Israel's feed description Country, which has the worst reported death rate in the Middle East since start of the pandemic, has vaccinated some 60% of population with 2 doses
MedicalXpress
Report: Iran announces 1st case of omicron variant ↗ (opens MedicalXpress) Published Dec 18, 2021
Same headline from 1 more outlet MedicalXpress's feed description Iran has detected its first case of infection by the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, state TV reported Sunday.
The Hill
First omicron case reported in Iran: state tv ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Dec 18, 2021
The Hill's feed description Iran's state television reported on Sunday that the first case of the omicron variant has been detected in the country, accordi
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