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Measures against Delta also work for Omicron, says WHO
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World Health Organization officials in the Western Pacific say border closures may buy time to deal with the Omicron COVID-19 variant, but measures put in place and experience gained in dealing with the Delta variant should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic, AP reports.
While a few regional countries are facing surges, COVID-19 cases and deaths in many others have decreased and plateaued, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific told reporters on Friday.