Japan, Israel and Australia bring in tough travel measures; Joe Biden says variant is ‘cause for concern, not for panic’
The Omicron variant of coronavirus has been detected in several more countries, prompting nervous governments to impose tough travel restrictions to try to keep it at bay while scientists race to establish how dangerous it might be.
Joe Biden said on Monday that the variant was “a cause for concern, not for panic”. He urged Americans to get vaccinated – including with a booster shot – as soon as they were eligible, and to wear masks in public places.
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