Omicron sub-variant BA.2 found in 5 African countries -WHO scientist

03 February 2022 - 13:52
By Reuters
Dr Nicksy Gumede-Moeletsi  told an online media briefing she was concerned about the development.
Image: 123RF/phonlamaiphoto Dr Nicksy Gumede-Moeletsi told an online media briefing she was concerned about the development.

The BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron has been found in five African countries, a World Health Organisation scientist said on Thursday, adding she was concerned about the development.

"BA.2 ... has been reported in five countries, that is Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Senegal as well as South Africa," Dr Nicksy Gumede-Moeletsi told an online media briefing.

"We are very concerned," she said.