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Omicron sub-variant BA.2 harder to identify, found in 5 African nations -WHO

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 harder to identify, found in 5 African nations -WHO

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[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG, Feb 3 (Reuters) – The BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron has been found in five African countries, a World Health Organization scientist said on Thursday, adding she was concerned about the development because samples of BA.2 may not be spotted as a form of Omicron. The BA.2 sub-variant has begun to replace Omicron’s more […]

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COVID-19 morbidity, mortality high among sub-Saharan African children

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[ad_1] January 25, 2022 2 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Nachega reports receiving grants from the Fogarty International Center at the NIH during the conduct of the study. Please see the study for all other authors’ relevant financial disclosures. Mlia-Phiri and the authors of the editorial report no relevant financial disclosures. […]

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