News and Current Events in the Nation of South Africa
- Covid UK: Fresh outbreak of South African Covid variant hits south London
Officials said 44 cases of the South African variant have been found predominantly in Wandsworth and Lambeth, which have a combined population of 655,695 according to 2019 figures.
Daily Mail. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:46:27 +0100. - Covid: Surge testing in Wandsworth and Lambeth after South African variant cluster found
NHS Test and Trace says 44 cases confirmed in Wandsworth and 30 probable is 'significant' number.
BBC News. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:53:26 GMT. - 'Biggest surge testing operation to date' as dozens of South African variant cases found in London
The largest surge testing operation so far is taking place in areas of south London after more than 70 confirmed or probable cases of the South African variant of COVID-19 were detected.
Sky News. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:34:00 +0100. - Russia records 128 British COVID-19 strains and 16 South African ones
The infection is primarily imported from Turkey and Tanzania, according to the chief sanitary physician
Tass. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:52:34 +0300. - What we know about the South African coronavirus variant
The SARS-CoV-2 virus variant that was first detected in South Africa has spread to dozens of countries.
Al Jazeera. Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:50:56 +0000. - Israel COVID-19 study finds South Africa variant able to 'break through' Pfizer vaccine
A new study from Israel indicates the South Africa variant of the coronavirus can "break through" the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to some degree.
Peter Aitken. Fox News. Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:18:04 GMT. - South African Rapper A-REECE Pairs Success With Personal Tragedy
His mixtape, 'Today's Tragedy, Tomorrow's Memory,' is an exercise in reflection and introspection.
By Rianna Turner, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400. - South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures
The permanent closure of a top venue symbolises the struggle many performers are facing.
BBC News. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:51:55 GMT. - Pfizer says COVID vaccine protection lasts at least 6 months; Company can now seek full FDA approval
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine offers protection for at least six month, and is also fully effective against the worrying South African variant of the virus.
Cnnwire. ABC News. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 02:27:30 +0000. - Pfizer says its jab is effective against South Africa Covid-19 variant
Pfizer and BioNTech said Thursday their Covid-19 vaccine was highly effective against the South African variant in the latest phase of ongoing clinical trials.
News Wires. France 24. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:17:55 GMT. - Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 shot 91% effective
The shot was also 100% effective in preventing illness among trial participants in South Africa.
Jerusalem Post. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:32:21 GMT. - Pfizer to seek full FDA okay as data shows shot safe, effective after 6 months
In updated data based on over 12,000 trial participants, COVID vaccine proves 91% effective in preventing disease, also protects against South African variant
Times of Israel. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:21:54 +0000.
Facts About South Africa
The Republic of South Africa, located in southern Africa, is governed
by a President and a bicameral Parliament. South Africa's
capital city is Pretoria, and its national currency is the Rand.
In 2020, the nation's estimated population was 59,308,690, and the primary languages used by South Africans are Afrikaans and English.
For more news and information about South Africa, visit the official South African government website.