Emerging Omicron Coronavirus Variant Has Officials Worldwide on the Defensive

The governor of New York declared a state of emergency on Friday as authorities worldwide move to limit the spread of the heavily mutated variant.

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Authorities worldwide have started taking steps to contain the spread of the new coronavirus variant Omicron as the holiday season enters full swing. On Friday, the World Health Organization recognized the heavily mutated coronavirus variant, which was first identified in South Africa, as a “variant of concern” due to preliminary evidence that it may be more contagious and resistant to inoculation than previous strains.