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https://dailysouthafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/44874-origin_1.jpg800533Published by Reuters By Francesco Guarascio and Stephanie Nebehay (Reuters) -The World Health Organization’s chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan told Reuters on Friday that while the new coronavirus variant Omicron appeared to be very transmissible, the right response was to be prepared, cautious and not panic. The WHO has urged countries to boost healthcare capacity and … Continue reading ""