The omicron variant caused fewer deaths and less severe infections than past versions of the virus in South Africa, but that could be different in other countries.
An public safety message from the government of South Africa. The country announced on Thursday that it was past the peak of its latest coronavirus surge.
"All indicators suggest the country may have passed the peak of the fourth wave at a national level," the government said The government set an overnight curfew, restricted alcohol sales and capped public gatherings in an effort to slow the spread.
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