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COVID-19: Omicron variant now in 23 countries – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says cases of the new Omicron variant have been reported in at least 23 countries in five of the six WHO regions.

Canada slams travel ban on Nigeria over Omicron

Canada has imposed a travel ban on Nigeria in a bid to halt the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO, resigns

The Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has resigned. Dorsey, 45, who co-founded the company in 2006, announced his resignation in a twee

China: We won’t take over Ugandan airport over loan default

Chinese authorities have said they are not interested in taking over Uganda’s sole international airport if country defaults on loan.

Canada confirms two cases of Omicron COVID variant in Nigerian travellers

The Ministry of Health in Ontairo, Canada, says it has confirmed two cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant in two individuals who recently travelled from