Omicron, also known as B.1.1.529 was designated by the World Health Organization as a variant of concern earlier Friday after reports of the virus’ spread across South Africa.
“A handful of nations including the U.K., India, Japan, Israel and the European Union were among those imposing travel bans alongside Canada on some South African nations Friday, though several experts say that closing the border and punishing countries — some of which have the lowest vaccination rates in the world — is the “wrong move.”
I don’t think of this as punishing countires. it’s not personal, botswana, but we need a hard stop until we get a handle on this.
Also, no ban on Canadian citizens. hopefully testing and quarantine?
If we wait to put the hammer down it’s too late!
