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Newly discovered Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529 is 'red flag' but US needs to learn more, Fauci says
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The United States is working to quickly learn more about the newly identified coronavirus variant B.1.1.529, which was first identified in South Africa.
South Africa's health minister announced Thursday the discovery of the variant, which appears to be spreading rapidly in parts of the country. Then on Friday, the World Health Organization designated the variant as a "variant of concern," naming it Omicron.
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