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Omicron: No curfews, lockdowns for now - CS Kagwe

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe during the 57th Jamhuri day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The new Omicron variant detected in Kenya is infectious and spreads quickly compared to other variants including the deadly Delta variant, but is less lethal according to experts.

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