South Africa in the news:
- COVID-19: What we know so far about B.1.1.529 variant that may make vaccines ‘less effective’: Another expert, Tulio de Oliveira, from the Network for Genomic Surveillance in South Africa, agreed that the “constellation” of mutations is a “concern for predicted immune evasion and …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Southern African countries added to red list over variant fear: Six southern African countries are to be added to the red list from noon on Friday amid warnings over a new Covid variant. Health secretary Sajid Javid tweeted flights would be temporarily banned and …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- COVID-19: What we know so far about B.1.1.529 variant that may ‘evade’ vaccines: There have only been fewer than 100 recorded cases but the UK health secretary has already banned travel from some southern Africa countries – here’s what we know.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Coronavirus red list: Flights to six countries will be banned due to new variant: Mr Javid said the new variant identified in South Africa “may be more transmissible” than the Delta strain and “the vaccines that we currently have may be less effective”. Which African countries have …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Alarm over new Covid variant triggers South Africa travel ban: Flights from South Africa will be halted tomorrow as ministers and scientists become “deeply concerned” about a fast-spreading coronavirus variant.Travel from …: “South Africa” – BingNews