South Africa in the news:
- New COVID-19 variant hits sports just as they were nearing normality across the world: Golf, cricket and rugby became the first major sports to be affected by the new COVID-19 variant on Friday, prompting fears of renewed travel restrictions and disrupted events just as they were …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO: It was first reported to the WHO from South Africa on 24 November, and has also been identified in Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel. Several countries banned travel from southern Africa on …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- WTO calls off meeting after travel ban thwarts delegates: One key aim of the meeting was to improve the availability of vaccines in the developing world. India, South Africa and several other countries want to waive intellectual property protections, …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Northampton Saints claim bonus-point win over derailed Bristol: Chris Boyd’s side outplayed a Bristol outfit still very much a shadow of the team which dominated the Premiership last season …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna expect data on shot’s protection against new COVID-19 variant soon: BioNTech SE said on Friday it expects more data on a worrying new coronavirus variant detected in South Africa within two weeks to help determine whether its vaccine produced with partner Pfizer Inc …: “South Africa” – BingNews