South African President Cyril Ramaphosa: "We now know #Omnicron has far more mutations than any other previous variant... We know that variant is different from other circulating variants and that it's not directly related to the Delta or Beta variants." #COVID19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa: " We know that #Omnicron is different from other circulating variants and that it's not directly related to the Delta or Beta variants." #COVID19sa
Ramaphosa warns South Africa could enter a 4th wave of #COVID19 infections in coming weeks if not sooner if cases continue to rise. "We are still not sure how the #Omnicron will behave going forward... but we know what we need to do to reduce transmission & protect ourselves."
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa: About 36% of adults in the country are fully vaccinated. "Tonight I call on every person who has not been vaccinated to go to the nearest vaccination station without delay." #COVID19 #Omnicron sacoronavirus.co.za/latest-vaccine…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on the newly identified #Omnicron #COVID19 variant.
South Africa looking at expanded booster vaccines for people at greatest risk. Some healthcare workers, immunocompromised people are already allowed boosters. The govt will recommend a staged introduction of boosters pending regulatory #Pfizer booster approval. #Omnicron #COVID19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country is looking at expanded #COVID19 vaccine mandates in the wake of #Omnicron. This follows steps taken to introduce mandates at universities & some companies.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to stress the use of masks to prevent transmission of #COVID19 in his latest national address. Encourages moving gatherings outdoors or opening windows in cars & public transport and indoor gatherings #Omnicron
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa big gatherings, including conferences, should be moved online. Advises young people to refrain from graduation parties that last year sparked small outbreaks. #COVID19 #Omnicron
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