The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday criticized the “heavy burdens” that travel bans place on southern African nations and urged countries across the globe not to impose flight bans unless they are “scientifically based” amid concerns over the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. In a statement, the public health agency called on countries to “follow science and…
WHO Criticizes ‘Heavy Burdens’ Travel Bans Place on Southern African Nations
Omicron Variant Causes Unusual but Mild Symptoms: South African Medical Association Head
The newest variant of concern of the virus that causes COVID-19 causes unusual symptoms but those symptoms are mild, a top South African doctor says. Dr. Angelique Coetzee practices in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, one of the countries where the Omicron CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus variant was first detected earlier this month. Coetzee recalled…
US Bans Travel From Southern Africa to Buy Time to Learn About COVID-19 Variant: Fauci
The United States banned travel from southern African countries to try to delay the introduction of a newly detected virus variant, White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Nov. 27. “The issue of blocking travel from a given country is to just give us time to assess it better—that’s the reason for…
US Banning Travel From Southern Africa to Buy Time to Learn About COVID-19 Variant: Fauci
The United States banned travel from southern African countries to try to delay the introduction of a newly detected virus variant, a public health official said on Saturday. “The issue of blocking travel from a given country is to just give us time to assess it better—that’s the reason for doing that, not any reason…
Travel Bans Over Omicron Variant ‘Unjustified’ South Africa’s Health Minister Says
Travel bans and restrictions imposed on South Africa and other African countries over a new CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus variant aren’t justified, South Africa’s health minister said Friday. The new strain, dubbed Omicron by the World Health Organization, was first reported in South Africa earlier this week. The actions of some countries, including the United…
NTD Business Full Broadcast (Nov. 26)
A new virus variant emerges, first detected in South Africa. Countries ban travel from the area while scientists gauge the danger. And that potential danger is spooking Wall Street. A market sell-off occurred Friday, with the Dow posting its biggest single-day drop this year. But shoppers weren’t deterred, back on the hunt for Black Friday deals.
NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Nov. 26)
A new virus variant in South Africa is raising concerns. Some countries are already banning travel. The World Health Organization is researching its effects. And it’s not yet clear if current vaccines are effective against the variant. Some tourists are already canceling their travel plans due to stricter border controls. The State Department might be…
New CCP Virus Variant Confirmed in Belgium, First Case in Europe
Belgium confirmed that a new CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus variant has been detected in the country, according to health officials. It is the first known case of the new variant in Europe. The variant—which was first detected in South Africa and has been named B.1.1.529—was identified in a tourist returning to Belgium from Egypt on…
Oil Prices Drop to 2-month Lows as New COVID-19 Variant Puts Markets on Edge
November 26, 2021
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Oil prices plunged more than 5 percent in early trading on Nov. 26, hitting a two-month low as the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant spooked investors, driving down risk assets like stocks and pushing up havens like gold and bonds. Brent crude, the global benchmark, fell 5.8 percent to $77.49 a barrel by 6:43 am…
South African Rand Sees Sharp Declines Against Dollar in Wake of New COVID-19 Variant
The South African rand (ZAR) saw sharp declines against the dollar on Friday after a new variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus was detected in the country. Zar fell below 16.00 to the dollar for the first time this year just one day after Thanksgiving, dropping to as low as 16.2391 against the dollar during Asia trading hours on…
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