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South Africa slams travel bans over Omicron variant as 'unjustified'

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South Africa's health minister says the travel bans over the new Omicron variant first detected in his country are "draconian", "unjustified," and contrary to WHO guidance.

Added on the 28/11/2021 10:48:51 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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