DIRCO welcomes decision on UK travel ban lifts
The International Relations Department has joined those who are welcoming the United Kingdom’s (UK)
Rwanda confirms six infections with Omicron variant
Rwanda has confirmed six cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the health ministry said,
Free State Health concerned about the spike in COVID-19 daily infections driven by Omicron variant
The Free State Department of Health is concerned with the rapid rise of COVID-19 daily infections in
Omicron poses ‘very high’ risk but data on severity limited
The Omicron coronavirus variant, reported in more than 60 countries, poses a “very high” global
UK’s Johnson warns of Omicron ‘tidal wave’, says two doses not enough
Britain faces a “tidal wave” of the Omicron variant of coronavirus and two vaccine doses will not be
Australia shortens wait time for COVID-19 booster doses as Omicron cases rise
Australia said on Sunday it will shorten the wait time for people to receive a COVID-19 booster
Taiwan confirms first cases of Omicron variant
Taiwan confirmed on Saturday its first cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, found in three
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
No signal of increased Omicron severity yet: Scientists
Scientists see no sign that the Omicron coronavirus variant is causing more severe illness, they
It’s unclear why babies under the age of one are at risk of severe infection due to COVID-19 Omicron variant: Phaahla
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says it is not yet clear why babies under the age of one are at risk
57 countries have reported COVID-19 cases caused by Omicron: Phaahla
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla says following the announcement of the detection of the Omicron
Data from SA suggests increased risk of re-infection with Omicron COVID-19 variant: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says emerging data from South Africa, suggests an increased risk
Much is still unknown about the omicron variant of the coronavirus: WHO
World Health Organisation Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus says much is still unknown about the
African Union calls for end to Omicron travel curbs on some African nations
The African Union on Tuesday called for an urgent end to travel restrictions imposed on some of its
Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalizations set to rise: WHO
The Omicron variant has been reported in 57 nations, with COVID cases rising in southern Africa
Morocco’s vaccine pass stumbles with new variant looming
Morocco’s experiment with vaccine mandates that spurred angry protests last month appears to be
Nigeria criticises its addition to UK travel “red list” as unjust
Nigeria has criticised Britain’s decision to add the country to a travel “red list” due to
Rand firmer on early signs Omicron causing mild infections
South Africa’s rand was slightly stronger early on Monday, on signs that the Omicron coronavirus
Ramaphosa to convene a National Coronavirus Command Council meeting soon
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the will soon convene a meeting of the National
Busa calls for churches to be turned into vaccine sites
Business Unity South Africa (Busa) chief executive Cas Coovadia has encouraged churches and other