Germany anticipates big omicron rise over holiday period

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s health minister said Friday that the proportion of coronavirus infections with the new omicron variant will increase sharply in the days ahead, and he appealed to people to take steps to avoid infection during Christmas festivities. German authorities are anticipating another wave of COVID-19 cases as a result of omicron, though…

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Netherlands and Sweden share spoils in Euros group opener

SHEFFIELD, England, July 9 (Reuters) — Netherlands midfielder Jill Roord cancelled out Jonna Andersson’s opener as defending champions Netherlands salvaged a 1-1 draw against Sweden in their heavyweight Group C clash at the women’s European Championship on Saturday. Both teams started cautiously and a dull first half at Bramall Lane sprung to life when Sweden…

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