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UK, Germany, Italy detect cases of Omicron coronavirus variant
November 28, 2021

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Britain, Germany and Italy have detected cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new steps to contain the virus.

The discovery of the variant has sparked global concern, a wave of travel bans or curbs and a sell-off on financial markets.

Israel has announced to ban the entry of all foreigners into the country.