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UK Reports First Omicron Death As New Variant Spreads Like Wildfire


On Sunday, Boris Johnson warned of a “tidal wave” of an infection from Omicron. (Representational)

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday stated no less than one particular person contaminated with Omicron had died, because the nation started an bold booster programme towards the variant.

“Sadly, no less than one affected person has been confirmed to have died with Omicron,” Johnson, who on Sunday warned of a “tidal wave” of an infection from the mutation, informed reporters.

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