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Second case of XBB.1.5 Covid-19 subvariant found in SA — but no data to show a change in symptoms

South Africa

Second case of XBB.1.5 Covid-19 subvariant found in SA — but no data to show a change in symptoms

By Estelle Ellis

The 'incredibly transmissible' Kraken could take over as dominant Covid-19 strain in South Africa

Maverick Citizen

The 'incredibly transmissible' Kraken could take over as dominant Covid-19 strain in South Africa

By Estelle Ellis

No new lockdown restrictions or masks for South Africa after Covid-19 ‘Kraken’ subvariant detected

Maverick Citizen

No new lockdown restrictions or masks for South Africa after Covid-19 ‘Kraken’ subvariant detected

By Estelle Ellis

Phaahla says mask mandate must remain a public health measure while world virologists express concern over scary Centaurus subvariant

South Africa

Phaahla says mask mandate must remain a public health measure while world virologists express concern over scary Centaurus subvariant

By Estelle Ellis and Aisha Abdool Karim

Scientists say we should be prepared for the fifth wave as positive tests rise over the weekend

South Africa

Scientists say we should be prepared for the fifth wave as positive tests rise over the weekend

By Estelle Ellis

South Africa’s Covid-19 positivity rate slightly down, but still thousands of new cases

South Africa

South Africa’s Covid-19 positivity rate slightly down, but still thousands of new cases

By Estelle Ellis