New Covid travel ban a blow for SA

and other African countries following the department of health’s announcement on Thursday that a new variant – the B.1.1.529 known as Omicron – has been detected inWhile it’s understandable why these countries have made the decision, we agree with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor, who suggested “the decision was far too hasty” as it will damage our tourism and business sectors.

on a “risk-based and scientific approach”. It “could take weeks to understand the implications of the new strain”. Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu did well to calm fears, saying “SA will continue working with policymakers abroad to ensure the best possible interventions are put in place”.President Cyril Ramaphosa and his National Coronavirus Command Council meet tomorrow.

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