U.S. Bans Travel From Southern Africa As New Omicron Variant Emerges

The video discusses the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, leading to travel restrictions from several African countries. The WHO has expressed concerns about the variant's mutations and potential for rapid spread. President Biden emphasizes the need for global vaccinations and calls for waiving intellectual property protections to increase vaccine production worldwide.

How has the number of COVID-19 cases changed in South Africa due to the Omicron variant?

What did President Biden emphasize regarding global vaccinations in relation to the new variant?