South Africa in the news:
- New COVID-19 variant identified in SA: Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on Friday announced that a variant of the SARS-COV-2 Virus (COVID-19) – currently termed the ‘501.V2 Variant’ – has been identified by genomics scientists in South …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa’s coronavirus cases cross 900,000 -health ministry: South Africa’s total reported coronavirus cases surpassed 900,000 on Friday, just a fortnight after it reported crossing 800,000, signaling a rapid rise in infections in the country battling a second …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Two South African Test squad members test positive for COVID-19: Two players have been withdrawn from South Africa’s squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka after testing positive for COVID-19, Cricket South Africa announced on Friday. The players, who were not …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- New virus strain alarms UK, South Africa: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called senior ministers to an unscheduled meeting on Friday evening to discuss how to contain a new, more …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- 1,493 South African teachers died of COVID-19 –Official: COVID-19 took a huge toll on South Africa’s education system as 1,493 teachers succumbed to the virus this year, said Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshega.The minister said the 2020 …: “South Africa” – BingNews