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A new virus variant appears to be emerging in Nigeria

Nairobi, Kenya (AP) – Another new strain of coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, a top African health official said on Thursday, but added that further investigations are needed. Following the announcement of similar variants in Britain and South Africa, the epidemic could raise new epidemic alarms, leading to …

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Oil prices plummet like new coronavirus strain Travel bans

New strains of coronavirus found in the UK led to a drop in oil prices on Monday and new travel bans were lifted across Europe, raising concerns that more lockdowns could occur globally. International benchmark Brent crude fell 2.6% to .9 50.91 a barrel. Major U.S. Crude gauge futures linked …

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