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Faster Spreading Omicron Variants Hit China, Sparking Lockdown Concerns
July 19, 2022
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Two, more infectious, COVID-19 Omicron variants were detected in China, and a new round of outbreaks has quickly spread to more than 20 of China’s 31 provinces in 2 weeks. Two big cities in western China have been locked down, while major Chinese port cities are conducting mass testing. All of this is sparking concerns…
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