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Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

South Africa's president urges everyone to get vaccinated

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

December 2, 202122m 2s

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The new coronavirus variant Omicron has now become dominant in South Africa and is driving a sharp increase in new infections, health officials say.

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