South Africa in the news:
- UK faces ‘double epidemic’ as ‘phenomenal’ Omicron surge leads to record daily cases: Prof Chris Whitty has warned the Omicron strain was spreading at a very fast rate, with hospitalisations increasing and the fear of tougher restrictions as we head towards Christmas …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Five Omicron Covid symptoms you need to look out for: Sign up to our newsletter The Omicron variant of Covid-19 could soon be the most dominant variant of the virus, according to officials. No doubt it is rapidly spreading across the country but what are …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Interest rate rise explained: Why the Bank of England had no choice but to raise the cost of borrowing: Interest rates were raised from 0.1 per cent to 0.25 per cent, the first change in interest rates since the bank reduced the bank rate in March 2021 as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was in …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Omicron wave sweeping the UK will ‘peak quite fast’ – Chris Whitty: Omicron wave of coronavirus sweeping the UK will “peak quite fast”, England’s chief medical officer said as he suggested there are some “really key bits of information” missing that would inform the …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- COVID-19: UK’s R number for Omicron could be as high as five, expert warns: Every person infected with the Omicron COVID variant is believed to be passing it on to between three and five others on average, a senior government scientist has said.: “South Africa” – BingNews