South Africa hospitalization rate DROPS during Omicron surge
Only 1.7% of identified Covid-19 cases led to hospitalization in two weeks since South Africa declared a fourth wave, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said at a press briefing.
Phaahla cited the Omicron variant appearing to be far less virulent, better vaccination rates - 44% of the adult population has had at least 1 dose - and wider natural immunity.
There are currently 7,600 people hospitalized with Covid in South Africa, about 40% of the second and third wave peaks according to Reuters.
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