South Africa was the first to isolate both beta and omicron coronavirus variants. But the nation complains it was punished - instead of applauded - for discovering the variant.
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DW’s Covid-19 Special is a daily exploration of the pandemic that has turned the world upside down. We look at how the virus is affecting people, the vaccination process, the search for a cure, and also the impact it is having on people’s lives.
