South Africa in the news:
- First reported positive case of COVID omicron variant in NC is tied to college student: North Carolina’s first confirmed positive test for the omicron variant of COVID-19 came from a student at UNC Charlotte who had gone out of state during Thanksgiving, local health officials said …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Fauci says booster for Omicron variant may not be necessary for vaxxed: Dr. Anthony Fauci said a booster shot specifically for the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may not be necessary and that the existing shots could be enough to provide protection.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- COVID live UK news: ‘Plan B remains a proportionate response,’ Govt says, as expert warns Omicron decisions ‘most difficult’ of pandemic: Coronavirus latest as Scotland isolation rules tightened from today as boosters urged in face of Omicron spread; care home residents allowed only three visitors under new COVID guidance; rumours of …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- UK Covid news live: 30% of cases in London are Omicron as Govt advised to bring in tougher restrictions: The UK’s top public health officials have advised ministers that “stringent national measures” need to be imposed by 18 December to avoid Covid hospitalisations surpassing last winter’s peak, …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Under ‘Plan B’ omicron could lead to 75,000 deaths in five months: Scientists found there could be anywhere between 25,000 to 75,000 deaths over the next five months The new omicron variant could cause more hospitalisations and deaths than were recorded at the peak …: “South Africa” – BingNews