An update on the Omicron variant.
Tag: South Africa
South Africa Is Better Vaccinated Than Most African Countries
The country has one of Africa’s better vaccination rates: Just under one-quarter of its population has been fully inoculated.
Omicron Variant Prompts More Countries to Restrict Travel from Southern Africa
Australia, Canada and Thailand are among the latest countries to restrict travelers from the region over concerns about the Omicron variant.
As Omicron Variant Circles the Globe, African Nations Face Blame and Bans
With countries trying to close their doors to the new coronavirus variant, southern African officials note that the West’s hoarding of vaccines helped create their struggle in the first place.
As Potential Omicron Variant Cases Emerge, an International Scramble to Shut It Out
Dutch health authorities say it’s likely the Omicron variant will be detected among 61 infected travelers from South Africa.
How Did the New Variant Get Its Name?
The World Health Organization began naming the variants after Greek letters to avoid public confusion and stigma.
Omicron Variant Prompts Travel Bans and Batters World Markets
Scientists do not yet know how dangerous the new Omicron variant is, but its many mutations set off alarms, lowering hopes of putting the pandemic in the past.
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.
Variant Detected in South Africa Prompts Travel Restrictions
The organization named the new variant with the Greek letter Omicron.
Variant Detected in South Africa Prompts Travel Restrictions
South African scientists were meeting with W.H.O. experts on Friday to discuss a concerning new coronavirus variant. An increasing number of countries are already imposing restrictions on travel to and from the region.