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Although the Omicron wave appears to be less severe, concern remains
The wave of Omicron appears to be milder according to preliminary studies published in the UK and South Africa.
Early evidence suggests fewer people are...
Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV
South African scientists - hailed for their discovery of Omicron - are investigating the "highly plausible hypothesis" that the emergence of new Covid-19 variants...
Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
Health officials say the new coronavirus variant Omicron has now become dominant in South Africa and is driving a sharp increase in new infections.
Some...
Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant
More countries are tightening their travel restrictions after a new coronavirus variant was identified in South Africa earlier this week.
The UK, Japan and Singapore...
Covid: New heavily mutated variant B.1.1.529 in South Africa raises concern
We're back in familiar territory - growing concern about a new variant of coronavirus.
The latest is the most heavily mutated version discovered so far...