SA detects new COVID-19 variant: scientists

A new Covid-19 variant deemed a "major threat" has been detected in South Africa which has far more mutations than previous variants, scientists sayJOHANNESBURG - Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new Covid-19 variant with multiple mutations, blaming it for a surge in infection numbers.

Health Minister Joe Phaahla said the variant was of"serious concern" and behind an"exponential" increase in reported cases, making it"a major threat".Before the detection of the new variant, authorities had predicted a fourth wave to hit South Africa starting around the middle of December, buoyed by travel ahead of the festive season.

A cluster outbreak was recently identified, concentrated at a higher education institute in the capital Pretoria, the NICD said. The Health Department is this hour hosting a briefing about a new so-called super-variant of the coronavirus.

Oh wow,how convenient.'covid' program has can't full everyone

SA can't detect potholes, Corruption etc. Which new technology have we got that detects Covid-19 when government hospitals and clinics can't offer service yet.

I give up

Congratulations 🙄🙄

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