2021.11.28 22:10 GMT+8

South Africa: Excellent science should be applauded and not punished for detecting Omicron

Updated 2021.11.28 22:10 GMT+8
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South Africa has complained it is being punished, instead of applauded, for detecting the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. The foreign ministry made the statement as a number of countries announced travel restrictions from South Africa. The ministry says, "Excellent science should be applauded and not punished." CGTN's Yolisa Njamela reports.

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