Africa Daily - How did South Africa discover the Omicron variant?
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It’s been a week since South Africa first reported Omicron…a name now recognised around the world.
While South Africa discovered the new covid variant, it’s unlikely we’ll learn exactly where it first appeared.
The WHO has praised the country for its transparency.
So, how did South Africa discover the omicron variant?
Host: Alan Kasujja
Reporting: Mpho Lakaje
Guests: Wasim Abdool Karim and Dr Thierny Balde
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Published on Friday, 3rd December 2021.
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