<p>No cases of new Covid-19 variant detected in South Africa have been identified in the United States to date, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.</p>.<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) designated the B.1.1.529 variant, dubbed Omicron, as being "of concern," the fifth variant to be classified as such.</p>.<p>"We expect Omicron to be identified quickly, if it emerges in the US," CDC said in a statement.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>No cases of new Covid-19 variant detected in South Africa have been identified in the United States to date, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.</p>.<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) designated the B.1.1.529 variant, dubbed Omicron, as being "of concern," the fifth variant to be classified as such.</p>.<p>"We expect Omicron to be identified quickly, if it emerges in the US," CDC said in a statement.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>