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Medics: Omicron patients may not need ventilators

South Africa has had high hospitalisation, with patients gasping for air and ICU for specialised care. [Courtesy]

Patients who test positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 might not require medical oxygen and ventilators, scientists have said.

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