South Africa in the news:
- Testing rules following high-risk contact eased for vaccinated people: Vaccinated people will only have to undergo a test on day 1 after being notified that they were in contact with an infected person, and no longer on day 7.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- PM to address nation as two UK Omicron cases found: The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa. Flights from eight African nations to be blocked as new variant is classified as being “of concern”.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- What do we know about the Omicron variant and how worried should we be?: UK scientists first became aware of the new strain on November 23 after samples were uploaded on to a coronavirus variant tracking website from South Africa, Hong Kong and then Botswana. A total of 59 …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Nottingham reacts as first UK case of new variant found here: Nottingham residents have spoken out following the news that one of the first UK cases has been detected here. The Department for Health and Social Care released a statement after a case of the …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Council confirms new Covid variant case in Essex: Essex County Council have confirmed a single case of the new Covid variant, Omicron, has been detected in Brentwood – not Chelmsford.: “South Africa” – BingNews
