Coverage dated December 21, 2021 to December 22, 2021

Case drop may show peak for omicron has passed in South Africa

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The world is intently watching because South Africa is where omicron was first identified and where the variant first spiked infections.

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13News Now Norfolk
Case drop may show peak for omicron has passed in South Africa (opens 13News Now Norfolk)
Published Dec 22, 2021
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The world is intently watching because South Africa is where omicron was first identified and where the variant first spiked infections.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Case Drop May Show South Africa's Omicron Peak Has Passed (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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South Africa’s drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal the country’s dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say
FOX 6 Milwaukee
South Africa's COVID-19 case drop may show its omicron peak has passed (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases may signal that the country's omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.
The Times of Israel
Sharp case drop could indicate South Africa’s Omicron peak has passed (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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Experts caution that findings are not yet conclusive, but noticeable decline in recent days offers hope that coronavirus variant's spread may recede quickly after a ferocious spike
WFMZ Allentown
South Africa's case drop may show omicron peak has passed (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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South Africa’s drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal the country’s dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say. Although the early findings are not
CNN
Top scientific researcher says South Africa has passed the peak of its Omicron outbreak (opens CNN)
Published Dec 21, 2021
CNN's feed description
The Omicron variant is now the dominant strain in a host of countries including the US, Denmark, Portugal, and the UK. Leaders around the world continue to implement measures to curb cases as the holidays approach. Follow here for the latest news updates.
The National Interest
A Good Sign for the World?: Omicron Cases Are Sinking in South Africa (opens The National Interest)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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South Africa’s current experience with the variant might be shaped by the nation’s “horrendous” pandemic-driven death toll and increased immunity among the population.
Newsweek
South Africa's recent COVID decline signals possible short wave for Omicron (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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The Omicron variant has become the dominant strain in the U.S. and has been detected in every state except one.
CNN
South Africa has passed its Omicron outbreak peak, top researcher says (opens CNN)
Published Dec 21, 2021
CNN's feed description
South Africa has passed the peak of its Omicron outbreak, according to one of the country's top scientific researchers.
The Hill
South African study finds omicron may be significantly less severe (opens The Hill)
Published Dec 21, 2021
The Hill's feed description
A new South African study finds that omicron could be significantly less severe than previous strains of the virus.
Portland Press Herald
Drop in South Africa’s new COVID-19 cases may mean omicron waning (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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South Africa has been at the forefront of the omicron wave and the world is watching it to understand what may be in store.
Insider
South Africa's drop in daily new COVID-19 cases suggest its Omicron peak may have passed, experts say (opens Insider)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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While some experts say it's too early to tell if the peak is definitely passed, data shows the cases are starting to "settle."
Los Angeles Times
Drop in South Africa coronavirus cases may mean that Omicron peak there is over (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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A fall in South Africa’s coronavirus caseload in recent days may signal that the country’s Omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, experts say.
Fox News
South Africa may have reached omicron peak after recent drop in COVID-19 cases (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal that the country's dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak
The Guardian
Data appears to support claims that Omicron is less severe in South Africa (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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Scientists warn, however, that lower severity of cases is not fully understood and may not occur elsewhere
Fox News
South Africa COVID-19 omicron study indicates less likelihood of hospitalization, severe illness (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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The study looked at data gathered from individuals diagnosed between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30 of this year.
CBS News
South Africa study suggests lower risk of hospitalization with Omicron, but will other countries see the same? (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 21, 2021
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"What is unclear is whether the picture will be similar in countries where there are high levels of vaccination but very low levels of previous infection," one of the study's authors says.

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