South Africa in the news:
- As Omicron variant cases spread, countries rush to impose travel bans: The Omicron variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in South Africa, less than two weeks after it was first detected in the country. The new B.1.1.529 lineage accounts for 76% of samples …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- New Covid variant extremely dangerous: Asad: ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Monday said that new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, is extremely dangerous and next two to three weeks are extremely important i …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Doctor: Many South Africans ill in surge have mild symptoms: South Africa’s rapid increase in COVID-19 cases attributed to the new omicron variant is resulting in mostly mild symptoms, doctors say. Portuguese authorities were investigating whether some …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- S&P 500 enjoying relief rally, back to 4630 area ahead of remarks from Biden on Omicron: The S&P 500 is enjoying a relief rally on Monday, recovered from under 4600 to around 4630. Omicron remains the main market theme and Biden is to deliver a speech on the new variant at 1645GMT. US …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- UK Covid latest news LIVE: No 10 rejects call for 8-day isolation for all arrivals to UK: Street has rejected calls from Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford for the self-isolation period for travellers to be extended until the result of a test on day eight after arriving in the UK.: “South Africa” – BingNews