Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant sparks travel bans, worries scientists
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Dec 20, 2021, 01:33 IST | Updated: Dec 20, 2021, 01:33 IST
The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction across the world. An epidemiologist from South Africa brings you an overview of the variant.
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