Omicron sparks European health staff shortages but spares ICUs
Absence levels of up to 20% are being reported in hospitals across Europe
UK to bring in new measures against Omicron strain on Tuesday
Among cases being investigated is a traveller who arrived from South Africa on November 16th
Coronavirus and the billion euro race to find a vaccine
Experts say it will be at least a year to 18 months before vaccine is available for use
Japanese drug kingpin Takeda mulling approach for Shire
Any deal would likely bid Irish rare disease specialist at close to €57bn
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