What is the name of the new COVID variant detected in South Africa?
A. Omicron
B. SilKiller
C. Covid-5
D. Cornomi
Answer
Correct Answer: A. Omicron
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on 26 November 2021, classified the B.1.1.529 variant detected in South Africa as a SARS-CoV-2 “variant of concern,” saying it may spread more quickly than other forms. WHO designated the new coronavirus strain as a “variant of concern,” naming it “omicron” after a letter in the Greek alphabet.