South Africa

Why Are So Many Concerning Covid Variants Springing Up In The UK?

Half of the "variants under investigation" and "variants of concern" were first identified in Britain. This could be why.
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Can We Stop The South Africa Variant Spreading In The UK?

As of Monday there are 170 reported cases of the variant, but the real number is likely much higher.
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Watch Live: Matt Hancock Gives Coronavirus Briefing As Over 12 Million Have Been Vaccinated

Health secretary Matt Hancock gives a coronavirus press briefing as the UK reports 12.2 million people have been vaccinated, with another 333 deaths in the past 24 hours. Earlier, South Africa temporarily halted the rollout of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine after one report suggests its effectiveness against the South African variant was greatly diminished.
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What The South Africa Covid Variant Means For Brits

A really simple guide to the Covid variant that’s got everyone talking.
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Vaccines Minister Reassures Public Over Oxford Jab As South Africa Suspends Rollout

It comes as scientists working on the Covid vaccine raise the prospect of having a booster dose available by the autumn.
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Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine Less Effective Against South African Mutation, Study Shows

The research, due to be published on Monday, looked into the E484K mutation of the coronavirus.
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What 'Spontaneous Mutation' Actually Means

Some cases of the South African coronavirus variant in the UK can't be linked to travel.
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Does The South African Variant Mean The UK Is Finally Learning To Go In ‘Hard And Fast’ On Covid?

Are new variants an alibi for past mistakes, or proof that a different approach works?
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South Africa Variant Could Mutate More And Diminish Vaccine Impact, Health Chief Warns

Matt Hancock urged people in areas where the variant has been found to “take extra special precautions” under lockdown rules.
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What You Need To Know About Covid Surge Testing

Your questions answered on door-to-door PCR testing for the South African variant.
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