South Africa Omicron

• No sign Omicron COVID-19 variant more severe, early South Africa data shows

  South African scientists said Friday early data shows the Omicron variant does not pose an increase in severity, though they warn more data is needed for a definitive answer.

  World

  Dec 10, 2021
  
• South Africa COVID-19 cases surge as Omicron variant spreads

  South Africa, which alerted the world to the new Omicron variant last week, is seeing a surge in new COVID-19 infections within the country.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2021
  
• Advertisement
• Canadians in South Africa face difficult return due to new Omicron rules

  Canadians trying to return home from South Africa say they're frustrated by a lack of communication from the federal government and from testing requirements.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
• Advertisement
• Netherlands, Australia confirm cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant

  "It is not unlikely more cases will appear in the Netherlands," Health Minister Hugo de Jonge told a news conference in Rotterdam. "This could possibly be the tip of the iceberg."

  World

  Nov 28, 2021