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- The United States praised South African scientists for quickly identifying the new variant of Covid-19, Omicron, and transparency in information sharing. - It was seen as a blow to China’s handling of the initial Covid-19 outbreak, often criticized by the United States as not being available on the origins of the virus. - US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor discussed ways to cooperate to vaccinate African populations. Washington – The United States on Saturday congratulated South Africa for quickly identifying the new strain of Covid-19 called Omicron and sharing this...
