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Race on to study new mutations as Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 likely cause of 5,000 new SA Covid cases overnight

South Africa

Race on to study new mutations as Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 likely cause of 5,000 new SA Covid cases overnight

By Estelle Ellis

‘Measures to prevent infection failed’ – study finds 85% of Gauteng residents were likely infected in first three Covid-19 waves

South Africa

‘Measures to prevent infection failed’ – study finds 85% of Gauteng residents were likely infected in first three Covid-19 waves

By Estelle Ellis

‘Tough days ahead’: Experts worry about infected children as Omicron cases soar

South Africa

‘Tough days ahead’: Experts worry about infected children as Omicron cases soar

By Estelle Ellis

Prof Salim Abdool Karim: SA was 'not caught with our pants down', while hospital numbers continue to show unvaccinated at higher risk

South Africa

Prof Salim Abdool Karim: SA was 'not caught with our pants down', while hospital numbers continue to show unvaccinated at higher risk

By Estelle Ellis

Residents between 50 and 59 urged to get vaccinated urgently

South Africa

Residents between 50 and 59 urged to get vaccinated urgently

By Suné Payne

Cape health authorities plead with residents to behave responsibly over long weekend

South Africa

Cape health authorities plead with residents to behave responsibly over long weekend

By Suné Payne

Western Cape joins other provinces in third wave status, opens CTICC as a vaccine site

South Africa

Western Cape joins other provinces in third wave status, opens CTICC as a vaccine site

By Suné Payne