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UK, Germany and Italy detect Omicron variant cases, Israel closes borders | Reuters : Britain, Germany and Italy detected cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus, while more nations imposed restrictions on travel from southern Africa.

‘It's Coming': NY Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Omicron Spike : New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of potential COVID-19 spikes this winter due to the already-circulating Delta and newly-identified Omicron variants of coronavirus. The declaration, which goes into effect on Dec. 3, will allow the state to acquire pandemic-fighting supplies, increase hospital capacity and fight potential staffing shortages. It would also allow the state...

‘This could be a game-changer’ Dr. Murphy answers viewer questions, discusses new variant | WGN-TV : Dr. Robert Murphy is a professor of infectious disease at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and is the executive director for The Institute for Global Health. Have a question for Dr. Murphy? Ask on our Facebook page.