Omicron: WHO says measures used against delta should work for new variant
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
The COVID-19 Omicron variant has been designated by the World Health Organization as a "variant of concern." Find the latest information on the new coronavirus variant from South Africa and news about the vaccine, symptoms and travel restrictions.
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.