Africa CDC reacts as over a dozen countries have taken a position on the emergence of the new variant, Omicron The United States has issued a travel restriction on eight Southern African countries following the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant in the region. Platforms Africa reports that this comes shortly after WHO’s designation and naming of the new variant as Omicron. Acting on advice from Anthony Fauci and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Biden administration will restrict travel from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho,…
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