Health Dept confirms new Covid variant in South Africa

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The Health Department has confirmed that a new Covid-19 variant of concern has been detected in South Africa and seems to be behind a sudden rise of infections in Gauteng and other provinces.

25 Nov 2021 9AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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