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Mass testing in Beijing after spike in Covid-19 cases

Chinese capital Beijing has begun mass testing for millions of residents after spike in COVID-19 cases The Chaoyang district reported 26 cases over the weekend - the highest number so far in Beijing's latest surge. Long queues…

Sri Lanka reports first case of Omicron variant

Sri Lanka's health authorities on Friday (Dec 3) said they have identified the first Omicron patient in the country. The Health Ministry said the new Covid-19 variant was identified in a Sri Lankan national who had recently returned from…