The World Health Organisation has urged people not to panic as scientists around the world work to learn about COVID's Omicron variant. Video / AP / GettyThe World Health Organisation has urged people not to panic as scientists around the world work to learn about COVID's Omicron variant. Peter McGinn was surprised to learn he was one of the USA's first know cases of Omicron. Photo / FacebookHis only symptoms were a runny nose and a small cough - and further testing then revealed the presence of the Omicron strain in his system. Scientists say it's unclear whether Omicron will behave the same way in other countries as it has in South Africa.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 08, 2021 01:42 UTC