Published 2 years ago

Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future

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Omicron was detected over a week ago in the country's most populous province, Gauteng. Omicron has more than 50 mutations, and scientists have called it a big jump in the evolution of the virus. It's not clear if the variant causes more serious illness or can evade the protection of vaccines.

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Times of India

Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future

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 a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.

2 years ago·India

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Associated Press News

Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Dr. Sikhulile Moyo was analyzing COVID-19 samples in his lab in Botswana last week when he noticed they looked startlingly different from others.

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future

The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed

2 years ago

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KIFI

Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future - Local News 8

By ANDREW MELDRUM Associated PressJOHANNESBURG (AP) — The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed. New cases in South Africa have burgeoned from about 200 a day in mid-November to more than 11,500 on Thursday. Health Minister Joe Phaahla said Friday that in the week since omicron was discovered to be in the country’s most populous province, Ga…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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New York Post

Past COVID infection less likely to fend off Omicron, scientists warn

COVID-19 reinfections among people who’ve already battled the virus appears to be more likely with the Omicron variant than other strains, South African scientists warned.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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