Covid-19
Omicron: Everything we know about new Covid 19 variant causing fresh panic
Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, said the Omicron strain was designated as a VOC because it has some “worrying” characteristics, unlike others.
Covid 19: Lindiwe Zulu tests positive, Omicron cases rise
Lindiwe Zulu has tested positive for Covid-19. She was tested yesterday and received the results today. A constant sore throat motivated her to get tested.
SA to UK flights back on, measures put in place for cheaper quarantine
British Airways will resume daily flights between South Africa and the UK. This follows the UK easing the travel restrictions on travellers from South Africa.
AU's Dr Ayoade Olatunbosun Alakija reacts to travel bans against southern Africa, Boris Johnson criticised
Dr Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija has criticised western countries for placing travel bans on southern African countries following the Omicron variant discovery.
Texas Governor dragged, claims that SA entering US illegally across borders: "The math ain't mathing"
A Texas governor, Greg Abott, made claims on social media that South Africans are trying to illegally enter the US through its borders. SA is not having it.
Ramaphosa praised by tourism sector for calling out travel bans, president addresses importance of vaccines
The travel industry has praised President Ramaphosa for calling out travel bans and vaccine hesitancy because it will give them the economic boost they need.
Covid19: President Cyril Ramaphosa says the looming 4th wave should not come as a surprise
President Cyril Ramaphosa says epidemiologists and data modellers predicted that a fourth wave of Covid19 infections would hit South African in early December.
UWC issues an interim vaccine mandate: Students upset by university's decision, fight for freedom of choice
The University of the Western Cape will implement a Covid-19 vaccine mandate from the start of the 2022 academic year but students are upset about the decision.
Travel ban: WHO says keep borders open, tourism industry takes a knock
The World Health Organization believes that travel bans have negative impacts and countries should rather follow the scientific evidence from Omicron cases.
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