Omicron COVID-19 cases drop in South Africa, potentially signaling end of surge 5 years ago Health By Andrew Meldrum The Associated Press Posted December 22, 2021 6:58 am 2:44Omicron COVID-19 variant growing faster than Delta, vaccinated could become infected or reinfected: WHO WATCH: WHO says Omicron COVID-19 variant growing faster than Delta, vaccinated could become infected or reinfected Advertisement Advertisement