COVID deaths dropping globally, but new omicron sub-variants rising in S Africa: WHO
GENEVA (AA) – COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline worldwide, but South African scientists that identified the omicron strain have reported two more sub-variants, the World Health Organization chief said Wednesday.
Tedros Ghebreyesus said at a press webinar that COVID-19 infections and fatalities are continuing to decline globally, with reported weekly deaths at their lowest since March 2020.
“But these trends, while welcome, don’t tell the full story. Driven by Omicron sub-variants, we are seeing an increase in reported cases in the Americas and Africa,” said Tedros.
“The South African scientists who identified Omicron late last year have now reported two more Omicron sub-variants, BA.4 and BA.5, as the reason for a spike in cases in South Africa.”
The WHO chief said it is too soon to know whether these new sub-variants can cause more severe disease than other omicron sub-variants, recommending vaccinations for protection.
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