Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant

Japan confirmed has its first case of the new omicron coronavirus variant, a visitor who recently arrived from Namibia.

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Nov 30, 2021

A day after announcing travel ban, Japan confirms its first Omicron variant case

Herald BulletinLean Left· Nov 30, 2021· ran in 5 outlets

Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant

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NewsweekCenter· Nov 30, 2021

Namibian diplomat infected with Omicron variant becomes Japan's first case

KVOA TucsonCenter· Nov 30, 2021

Japan confirms first case of omicron variant

The HillCenter· Nov 30, 2021

Japan confirms first omicron case

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MedicalXpressCenter· Nov 30, 2021

Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Nov 30, 2021

Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant

Voice of AmericaCenter· Nov 30, 2021

Japan Confirms First Case of New Coronavirus Variant

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Nov 30, 2021· ran in 5 outlets

Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· Nov 28, 2021

COVID: Germany confirms first 2 cases of omicron variant | DW

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