An official speaking on behalf of the World Health Organization has said most Omicron cases are 'mild' and there's no evidence to suggest vaccines may be less effective against the variant but did say some mutations of the virus indicate an increased risk of quicker transmission.
The World Health Organization has also urged countries to apply "an evidence-informed and risk-based approach" to travel measures, saying blanket bans will not prevent the spread of the new Omicron COVID variant. Please, when you can, if you have not already, get vaccinated.
A top official in Botswana's health ministry said on Tuesday that 16 out of the 19 cases of the Omicron variant detected in the country were asymptomatic. You can read more here: news.sky.com/story/covid-19…
While we still need more data, this is nevertheless quite encouraging coming out of WHO. Be sure to get vaccinated when you can, and boosted if and when you are eligible. Stay calm. Stay vigilant.
We also have to keep in mind the median age of South Africa’s population. For populations that have more high-risk individuals, it is important to establish protection for those communities, so please GET VACCINATED. If needed, an additional source: cityam.com/covid-death-ra…
Official Report is to follow the World Health Organization press conference. Reuters is reporting. theguardian.com/world/live/202… 
WHO press conference. Chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the greatest risk is posed to those who are aged over 45 who have co-morbidities. She said there is NO evidence so far of reduced vaccine efficacy to Omicron.
You can watch the World Health Organization COVID-19 Media Briefing here:
90% of individuals being hospitalized in South Africa are UNVACCINATED. Please, if you have not already done so, get VACCINATED when you can.
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