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COVID-19 variant

November 29, 2021

Omicron: Rwanda suspends direct flights with southern Africa

Rwanda has temporarily suspended direct flights with southern African countries due to concerns over the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron.

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November 27, 2021

COVID-19 Variant: Mauritius to stop flights from South Africa November 28

Passengers who have been physically present in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe will be denied entry or transit through Mauritius.

COVID-19 variant
November 26, 2021

Belgium tightens measures in first recorded case of new COVID-19 variant

The Belgian government had earlier ordered the population to work from home to a much greater extent.

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