Scientists studying Omicron in SA see rise in Covid-19 reinfections – The Wall Street Journal
Equally passionate has been outrage from my countrymen as the Western World moved at warp speed to isolate the country after SA scientists uncovered the new Omicron variant of Covid-19. This self-righteous anger, however, might have been premature. Although the variant may well have initially been imported into SA, there is now little question the country has become Omicron's global hotspot. That dubious honour enables local scientists to take advantage of abundant data. Unfortunately, this is a double edged sword. As the WSJ article below explains, SA researchers have discovered Omicron can get past natural immunity acquired by previously infected Covid patients. So SA's borders are unlikely to be re-opened anytime soon. The good news, though, is although more easily transmissible, this variant appears to be less dangerous. That helped Mr Market regain some composure with Wall Street rebounding strongly last night. Small blessings. – Alec Hogg
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