News Dutch officials found two omicron cases before South Africa alarm was raised: Latest COVID-19 updates November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Celina Tebor and Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY Comments Off on Dutch officials found two omicron cases before South Africa alarm was raised: Latest COVID-19 updates It remains unclear exactly how transmissible or severe an omicron infection is, but WHO said early evidence raises concerns. Latest COVID news.