Omicron variant
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World News
Ghana to vaccinate returning travellers against COVID-19 on arrival
Ghana will vaccinate returning citizens and residents against COVID-19 upon arrival at the airport from next Monday if they have…
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UK records highest Covid-19 cases since January says Health Ministry
The UK on Friday saw the highest number of Covid infections since January, a senior minister said Friday, as the…
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New COVID-19 variant Omicron reproductive rate highest yet – Health Minister
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says while it’s too soon to conclude whether the Omicron variant is less severe than…
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Western Cape prepares for COVID-19 fourth wave
The Western Cape may enter its fourth wave by Friday. This is due to the rapid increase of Covid-19 cases…
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25% of jabbed COVID patients hospitalised not of concern, says Mediclinic SA
Mediclinic South Africa on Thursday said although 25% of its COVID-19 patients currently admitted in the hospital are vaccinated against…
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Thailand detects first case of Omicron variant
A waitress waits for a customer at a restaurant in Khaosan Road, one of the favourite tourist spots, as Thailand…
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Senegal records first Omicron case in tourist who attended demonstration
Senegal has recorded its first case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in a tourist who attended a demonstration…
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South Africa News
SAMRC urges caution as over 16k new COVID infections recorded
South Africa has recorded 16,366 new daily COVID-19 cases in the last 24-hour review cycle. There are 75,130 active cases…
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Covid-19 Updates
No Omicron deaths yet, as variant spreads worldwide – says WHO
The Omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries but no deaths have yet been reported, the WHO said on…
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South Africa News
Health experts probe increase in COVID cases amongst kids and pregnant women
Health experts are investigating the reasons for the concerning increase in COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions among pre-schoolers and pregnant…
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South Africa News
Omicron poses high risk to unvaccinated – Health Minister Joe Phaahla
Health Minister, Joe Phaahla says that the Omicron variant causes mild symptoms if you are vaccinated while the unvaccinated require…
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President Ramaphosa warns against the risk of health apartheid
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday warned against the risk of “health apartheid” as he took aim at travel bans imposed…
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First US Omicron case identified in California: health agency
The first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in a person in California, the US…
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Ramaphosa: Travel ban is discriminatory
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the travel ban as discriminatory and counterproductive. Ramaphosa said this during his state visit to…
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Sihle Zikalala warns KZN matrics – Don’t partake in Rage parties
A stern warning to parents and pupils not to participate in end-of-year matric parties has been issued by the KwaZulu-Natal…
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We are ready to deal with all the COVID waves, says Deputy Health Minister Dhlomo
Deputy Health Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo said the department was ready to deal with a fourth and even a fifth wave…
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World News
Moderna boss warns against Omicron vaccine struggle
Existing COVID-19 inoculations will struggle against the fast-spreading Omicron variant, the head of vaccine manufacturer Moderna warned Tuesday, as countries…
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Covid-19 Updates
Pfizer CEO says they’re already working on Covid vaccine targeting Omicron
Pfizer has already started working on a version of its COVID-19 vaccine specifically targeting the new Omicron variant in case…
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South Africa News
Social Development minister Lindiwe Zulu tests positive for Covid-19
Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday morning. The minister’s positive result comes in the…
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Covid-19 Updates
New Covid-19 variant omicron symptoms
Patients report tiredness, muscle aches, a ‘scratchy throat’, and cough. A South African doctor who raised the alarm over the…
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