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South Africa COVID-19 cases double in one day following omicron detection
South Africa’s coronavirus cases have doubled in a 24-hour period following the first detection of the omicron variant in the country last week. Authorities said there were 8,561 news cases recorded in South Africa on Wednesday, up from 4,373 on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported.Although it is too early to tell if the surge is due to the omicron variant, scientists say it is possible the new strain could be a factor. “There is a possibility…