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
Delta variant cases rise in Canada’s Ontario, Omicron to hit ‘hard and fast’
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise across Canada’s most populous province of Ontario due to the Delta
Tedros Ghebreyesus cautions against discriminatory travel bans as the omicron variant spreads
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has cautioned against
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
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
Thailand detects first case of Omicron variant
Thailand has detected its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant in a US citizen who had
Busa calls for churches to be turned into vaccine sites
Business Unity South Africa (Busa) chief executive Cas Coovadia has encouraged churches and other
Phaahla calls on people to get fully vaccinated, avoid indoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases spike in SA
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has appealed for people to avoid indoor gatherings, due to the high
US steps up fight against Omicron as variant marches across globe
President Joe Biden laid out his strategy to fight the coronavirus as the highly contagious Omicron
India sees impact of omicron blunted by vaccination, prior infections
India expects the Omicron variant of coronavirus to cause less severe disease, the health ministry
Government records high number of children who are infected by omicron variant
The National Health Department says that it has seen a spike in the number of infections of the new
Gauteng government will not call for a stricter lockdown: Makhura
The Gauteng Provincial Government says it will not call for the province to be placed under a
WHO urges Asia-Pacific to ready for Omicron-driven surge in infections
Asia-Pacific countries should boost their healthcare capacity and fully vaccinate their people to
South Africa sees rise in COVID reinfections from Omicron, mild symptoms: scientist
South Africa is seeing an increase in COVID-19 reinfections due to the Omicron variant but symptoms
Western Cape confirms at least 16 cases of Omicron variant amid fourth wave concerns
Western Cape Health authorities say at least 16 cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been
Israel’s top court rejects petition against Omicron phone tracking
Israel’s Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition by rights groups seeking to repeal temporary
Global travel curbs triggered by Omicron
Air travellers to the United States will face tougher COVID-19 testing rules to try to slow the
COVID-19 vaccines expected to remain highly effective: Prof Karim
Renowned epidemiologist, Professor Salim Abdool Karim says the COVID-19 vaccines currently being
Increase in admissions of children infected with COVID-19: NICD
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says there has been an increase in hospital