South Africa in the news:
- Facebook blocks news from its platform in Australia as Google strikes deals: Tech giant Facebook blocked the viewing and sharing of national or international news on its platform in Australia. And, a student was killed Wednesday by gunmen in an attack on a boarding school in …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Surge testing to be deployed in areas around Leeds: A further targeted area will have additional testing made available to control and suppress the potential spread of a COVID-19 variant.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- ANC WC: No need for Western Cape government to procure its own vaccines: Following the news of Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and his cabinet’s plan to procure its own additional vaccines in the province, the ANC’s Cameron Dugmore said national government had made plans …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Pfizer and Moderna jabs ‘less effective against South Africa Covid-19 variant’: Laboratory studies showed a fall in antibody activity, but experts believe the jabs should still protect against severe disease.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Covid-19: Pfizer vaccine may be less effective against South African variant: Laboratory tests find the vaccine produces 67 per cent fewer antibodies against variant – but it is not clear how significant that reduction is % …: “South Africa” – BingNews