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Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future

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Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future

by Press Trust of India December 5, 2021

Johannesburg: Dr Sikhulile Moyo was analysing COVID-19 samples in his lab in Botswana last week when he noticed they looked startlingly different from others. Within days, the world was ablaze with the news that the coronavirus had a new variant of concern one that appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa and offering […]

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South Africa’s daily COVID-19 count shoots up, concern over kids under 5

by Press Trust of India December 4, 2021

Isolating SA won't help contain Omicron variant: top epidemiologist

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Isolating SA won’t help contain Omicron variant: top epidemiologist

by Press Trust of India December 1, 2021

World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant

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World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant

by Press Trust of India November 27, 2021

New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans

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B.1.1.529 EXPLAINER: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?

by Press Trust of India November 27, 2021

How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot BA.2.86?

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‘Omicron’: WHO designates new Covid strain as ‘Variant of Concern’

by Press Trust of India November 27, 2021November 27, 2021