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The Omicron variant of Covid-19 first emerged in which country?

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A. China
B. Spain
C. South Africa
D. USA

Explanation:

The B.1.1.529 variant was first reported to WHO from South Africa on 24 November 2021. The epidemiological situation in South Africa has been characterized by three distinct peaks in reported cases, the latest of which was predominantly the Delta variant.