Covid-19: a fifth wave hits South Africa
For several weeks, South Africa has been experiencing an increase in contamination. At this stage, the epidemic recovery carried by two sub-variants of Omicron does ...
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Discovered in South Africa, Omicron is sweeping across all continents at the same time
DECRYPTION – The epidemic remains in an expansion phase in most countries on the continent, and is moving east. Even if the hope of a ...
Omicron, a chance, but not for everyone
DECRYPTION – The wave of the Omicron variant seems to have a limited effect in countries that have vaccinated massively. But could prove catastrophic for ...
Covid-19: How South Africa weathered the Omicron wave
REPORT – As many countries announce tougher health restrictions, South Africans are enjoying their vacations. The fourth wave was very fast there but never spectacular. ...
Omicron: South Africa has crossed the peak of the wave, good news for us?
DECRYPTION – Only five weeks after the identification of this highly contagious variant, South Africa announces that it has passed the peak, without the number ...
Covid-19: in South Africa, cases soar with the Omicron variant
DECRYPTION – The new variant, classified as ‘worrying’ by the WHO, was presented by South African scientists just a few weeks ago. In the South ...
What we learn from the progression of the Omicron variant in South Africa
DECRYPTION – Is it more dangerous than the previous strains? Does it escape our immune system? Based on more recent data, Le Figaro takes stock ...
Covid-19: Omicron, the new variant that worries the world
DECRYPTION – As Europe struggles to stem the new winter wave of Covid, the announcement of the discovery of a new “worrying” variant in South ...
Covid-19: B.1.1.529, this disturbing variant identified in South Africa
DECRYPTION – Its very rapid progress has put the country on alert. Researchers have found more than 30 mutations in the Spike protein, the peaks ...
South Africa more ambitious on the climate
ANALYSIS – The continent’s largest emitter, heavily dependent on coal, is stepping up its commitments by 2030 and aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. This ...