What We Know About Omicron, the New Virus Variant: QuickTake
LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – A new variant of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 has been identified in Botswana and South Africa, where it’s been associated with a steep increase in new cases. The strain — first called B.1.1.529 and later named omicron — poses a “very high” risk, according to the World Health Organization, which added it to its list of variants of concern. Governments around the world have started banning travelers from…
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