South Africa in the news:
- Index shows South Africa’s economy is shrinking: The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) slumped in November, signalling another month of sluggish economic activity in a slowing economy.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- UK Covid live: Johnson tells cabinet ‘huge spike’ in Omicron cases coming; MPs debate new regulations: He said it was too early to say if cases were reducing or plateauing in South Africa but that there was no reliable evidence from South African scientists of a peak in case rates. He added that it …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Pubs, restaurants, shops could be shut in January as Omicron rises: Pubs, shops and restaurants could be forced to shut in January as Omicron rips through Britain sparking staff shortages. England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty warned people could be forced to …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Expect ‘significant increase in hospitalisations’ from Omicron coronavirus wave, Prof Chris Whitty tells Cabinet: A “significant increase in hospitalisations” is expected in the coming weeks as a result of the Omicron variant, a top scientist has told the Government.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines: The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous versions of the coronavirus, and the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defence against infection from it but still good …: “South Africa” – BingNews