South Africa in the news:
- Why WHO skipped ‘Nu,’ ‘Xi’ in naming new coronavirus variant Omicron: The WHO chose on Friday to dub the variant, first reported to the agency by scientists in South Africa, “Omicron” – continuing its use of the Greek alphabet for naming notable variants of the virus.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Miss South Africa ignores BDS campaign for “apartheid” boycott and flies to Miss Universe in Eilat: Miss South Africa has flown out to take part in Miss Universe in Eilat in defiance of BDS campaigners – just as Israel announced the contest will go ahead despite new travel restrictions. This weekend …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Omicron: Timeline from discovery to arrival in the UK and the consequences since: It is announced that from the next day, six southern African countries – South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Botswana – will be added to the travel red list, meaning flights are …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Munster, Cardiff to remain in Cape Town after positive Covid-19 tests as South Africa added to red list: Munster and Cardiff are to remain in Cape Town after both clubs returned positive coronavirus tests. The clubs are among several European rugby union teams that were in South Africa when authorities …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- 61 Passengers On 2 Flights From South Africa To Netherlands Tested Positive For COVID-19: Sixty-one passengers on two Friday flights from South Africa to the Netherlands tested positive for COVID-19, Dutch officials said Saturday. On Sunday, public health officials confirmed that 13 were …: “South Africa” – BingNews