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December 29, 2021

Omicron Drives Record Rates of Infection in Several European Countries
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In Europe, coronavirus cases have surged to pandemic-level highs in
Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and the United Kingdom. In
India, hospitals are warning of a new wave of infections, with a spike
of Omicron infections in the capital New Delhi. Meanwhile, new data show
South America has surpassed Europe as the world's most vaccinated
continent, with nearly 63% of adults having received at least two shots.
Africa is at the bottom of the list, with just 8.6% of adults fully
vaccinated. 


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