Is omicron more dangerous than the other variants of coronavirus?
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There is still much we do not know about the omicron variant of the coronavirus, but scientists are racing to determine its severity, transmissibility and if it evades current vaccines.
At least 70 countries and territories have imposed travel restrictions from various African countries following the discovery of the variant.
Minute by minute: concern, restrictions and uncertainty about the omicron variant
A growing number of countries have reported confirmed cases of the omicron variant, including Brazil and Spain.
Moderna's chief executive said he thought the variant would have an impact on the vaccine's efficacy.
Australia: 7 cases
Austria: 1 case
Belgium: 1 case
Botswana: 19 cases
Brazil: 2 cases
Canada: 6 cases
Czech Republic: 1 case
Denmark: 4 cases
France: 1 case (on Reunion Island)
Germany: 9 cases
Hong Kong: 4 cases
Israel: 4 cases
Italy: 9 cases
Japan: 2 cases
Netherlands: 16 cases
Nigeria: 3 cases
Norway: 2 cases
Portugal: 13 cases
Saudi Arabia: 1 case
South Africa: 77 cases
Spain: 2 cases
Sweden: 3 cases
Kingdom Kingdom: 22 cases
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