South Africa in the news:
- World loves Biden but is losing faith in US, survey finds: LONDON • President Joe Biden is popular across much of the world and expected to provide greater United States leadership on issues such as fighting Covid-19, terrorism and climate change, a new multi …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Mutant Covid strain may be more deadly than the original, scientists warn: The chief medical officer says the situation across the UK is ‘extremely precarious’ with deaths expected to go on rising.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- COVID-19: UK coronavirus variant may be more deadly than original virus but vaccines combat it, PM says: While the UK variant may be more deadly, the prime minister says “all evidence” shows current vaccines are effective against it.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Ireland and UK holding talks on ‘two-island’ mandatory quarantining solution: Ireland’s health minister Stephen Donnelly and UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock have had discussions about the matter.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Matt Hancock warns South African coronavirus variant ‘could cut vaccine efficacy by 50%’: Matt Hancock has warned there is potential evidence a mutated strain of coronavirus that was detected in South Africa could reduce the effectiveness of vaccines by 50 per cent.: “South Africa” – BingNews