The scientists cautioned that much about the variant remains unknown, but as Omicron drives a surge of new cases in South Africa, they are gaining more insight into it.
Author: Lynsey Chutel
South Africa Officials See ‘No Red Flags Yet’ on Omicron Variant
Officials said that while they need more data to be sure, existing treatments and precautions seem to be effective against the Omicron variant.
South Africa Feels Punished for Alerting World to New Variant
Hours after South African scientists announced the existence of a troublesome new variant, Britain banned travelers from southern Africa. The United States and other nations quickly followed suit.
New Covid Variant: What Scientists Know About Omicron
Scientists don’t know how effective vaccines will be against the new variant flagged by a team in South Africa, which displays mutations that might resist neutralization.
What Scientists Know About the New Covid Variant, B.1.1.529
Scientists don’t know how effective vaccines will be against the new variant flagged by a team in South Africa, which displays mutations that might resist neutralization.
South Africa Identifies New Variant of Coronavirus
Within hours of the announcement, Britain, Israel and Singapore had restricted travel from South Africa and some nearby countries.
For Some South Africans, de Klerk Missed Chances for True Reconciliation
The last white president of South Africa helped bring an end to the apartheid regime, but for many citizens, he never went far enough to disavow it. He left a video apologizing.
Manuel Chang Will Face Corruption Charges in U.S.
A judge overturned the South African government’s decision to send the minister back to Mozambique, where civil society groups say his political clout will protect him.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic Runner Convicted of Murder, Is Up for Parole
The double-amputee sprinter has served half his sentence for killing his girlfriend. His victim’s parents were said to be “shocked” at the prospect of his release.
A.N.C. Suffers Worst Election Setback Since End of Apartheid
In nationwide municipal elections, South Africans rebuked the African National Congress, handing it less than half the collective vote for the first time in its history.