New variant of Covid-19 found in SA, and is spreading fast, says Mkhize
Data currently suggests ‘no red flags’ around the variant being more fatal than the original variant
18 December 2020 - 19:38
A new variant of Covid-19 has been identified in SA and is circulating widely — but it is not clear yet whether it is more severe than the original variants.
Health minister Zweli Mkhize made this revelation on Friday night, speaking at a briefing alongside top scientists including professors Salim Abdool Karim and Tulio de Oliveira...
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