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- The US has praised South African scientists for quickly identifying the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, and the transparency in sharing the information. - This was viewed as a swipe at China’s handling of the original outbreak of Covid-19, often criticised by the US as not being forthcoming on the virus’ origins. - US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor discussed ways of cooperating to vaccinate people in Africa. Washington – The United States praised South Africa on Saturday for quickly identifying the new Covid-19 strain called Omicron and sharing this information with...
