Prognosis
Omicron Death Rate in South Africa Peaked at 15% of Delta Wave
- Severe disease in omicron surge about half of delta-led wave
- Omicron accounting for more than 98% of cases in South Africa
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The death rate in those infected with the omicron coronavirus variant in South Africa peaked at 14% to 15% of the rate seen when the country was experiencing a wave dominated by the delta variant, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases.