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'No panic' over Omicron, says South Africa Medical Association

South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads, but for now, the symptoms triggered are similar to those of previous variants, says South Africa Medical Association

Omicron's effects are still being studied, but for now, the symptoms triggered are similar to those of previous variants, says The National Vice Chairman of the South African Medical Association, Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa. Rwanda opens a new ambitious tech hub to support African entrepreneurs. We find out what young Gambians expect from the upcoming elections.

(Photo: People are seen at Cape Town International Airport as the number of passengers reduced following the detection of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, in Cape Town, South Africa. Credit: Xabiso Mkhabela/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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Thu 2 Dec 202115:06GMT

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