Despite Omicron surge, South Africa so far sees mild symptoms
Johannesburg – Omicron is fueling a steep surge in infections in South Africa but relatively few people are being... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Reinfections three times more likely with Omicron, South African research suggests
Johannesburg – A preliminary study by South African scientists published on Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three times more... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Cyril Ramaphosa slams pandemic ‘health apartheid’
Abidjan – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday warned against the risk of “health apartheid” as he took aim... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
WHO warns of ‘toxic mix’ as EU chief mulls mandatory Covid jabs
Geneva – The WHO issued stern warnings on Wednesday on the dangers of vaccination apathy and the European Union... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Trump tested positive for Covid just before Biden debate: book
Washington – Donald Trump had a positive Covid-19 test, quickly followed by a negative, shortly before he went into a... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Morocco border closure spells doom for tourism sector
Rabat – Moroccan tourism operators are facing potential ruin after the country abruptly shut its borders over the Omicron... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Hong Kong launches China-style tracking app for mainland travel
Hong Kong – Hong Kongers travelling to China will need to download a tracking app similar to those used on... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Previous infection may not stop Omicron, top SA scientist says
Johannesburg – People infected with earlier variants of Covid do not appear to be protected against Omicron, although vaccination will... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Nigeria recruits churches, mosques to speed up mass vaccinations
Lagos – Prayers and hymns filled the Ikoyi Baptist Church at a recent Sunday sermon before the pastor delivered... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu tests positive for Covid-19
Cape Town – South African Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has tested positive for Covid-19. The Department of... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
