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Are rich countries to blame for Omicron?

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Do You Think We Should Be Concerned About Omacon?

Rick Steves says it's too early to tell if omacon is a serious threat. Australia has the highest vaccination rate in the world, at 87%. But there are countries with far lower rates and this variant poses a significant risk for those who don't have enough protection. The irony of the situation - thanks to rich countries kind of hogging the vaccine -- is that we're likely cause of this mutation in the first place.steves: There's no point stressing about something you can't control.

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