South Africa in the news:
- South African mutant Covid strain spreads to Essex as surge testing is launched: Surge testing comprises of increased testing (including door-to-door testing in some areas) and enhanced contact tracing in specific locations across England.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Covid-19 LIVE updates: Boris Johnson set to announce England’s lockdown exit plan: Boris Johnson will announce his lockdown exit roadmap tomorrow after the Prime Minister pledged all adults in the UK will be offered their first dose of the vaccine by July 31 …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- COVID-19: First dose of vaccine reduces transmission by ‘about two-thirds’, says Matt Hancock: The health secretary tells Sky News that enhanced contact-tracing and stricter border measures are helping to control cases.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Blackwater founder faces UN sanctions over alleged Libyan arms embargo: Authorities rebuffed them, doubting their credentials and forcing them to source alternative choppers from South Africa. Mr Prince refused to co-operate with investigators and has remained …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Surge testing rolled out in part of Essex after South African variant detected: People in part of Essex are being urged to take a coronavirus test when offered, after the South African variant was discovered there. It is the latest deployment of surge testing in England in a bid …: “South Africa” – BingNews