South Africa covid-19
New warning on Omicron variant severity from South African scientists
Leading South African scientists warned it is still too early to determine that the omicron variant will only cause mild illness
Delta Covid variant likely driving huge infection surge in South African province
The NICD on Friday said nationally there had been 18,762 new COVID-19 infections and 215 COVID-19 related deaths overnight
South Africa says 12 million 'probably' had coronavirus
Some South African experts suggest that Africa's most developed economy may be approaching herd immunity
WHO team to assist South Africa in reinforcing COVID-19 response
South Africa, at present, has the world's fifth largest virus caseload with over 5,79,000 confirmed cases and more than 11,000 deaths
UN chief urges Africa to take urgent steps to stem coronavirus growth
Guterres said the UN and African countries are working together in fight against the pandemic.
South Africa reports first two deaths in Covid19
The health minister in a statement said the deaths occurred in Western Cape province, home of Cape Town