The SAMRC said while they were still trying to understand the Omicron variant, for the most part, it's up to individuals to protect themselves and their loved ones.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Medical Research Council has appealed for people to avoid indoor gatherings due to the high transmissibility of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Gauteng remains the epicentre, driving the country’s fourth wave with 11,553 infections recorded in the past day. #COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 65,990 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 16,055 new cases, which represents a 24.3% positivity rate. A further 25 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,994 to date. See more here: https://t.co/PzzZEUQzNl pic.twitter.com/1qn1apRkri
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