WATCH | Unpacking the Health Dept's COVID-19 update

JOHANNESBURG - With a new sub-variant of Omicron identified in South Africa, many are wondering if the country will find itself in another lockdown, with an increase in new Covid-19 cases.

However, experts say there's no cause for concern as yet, but people should practice caution.

Covid-19 in SA | No fear of increased hospitalisations, says expert

Health Minister, Joe Phaahla and his deputy Sibongiseni Dhlomo gave an update on the situation earlier.

eNCA's Silindelo Masikane has the details in the video below.