South Africa registered 566 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the cumulative total to 3,704,784. A further nine Covid-19-related deaths were reported, taking total official deaths to 99,890. A total of 33,023,123 vaccines have been administered.
South Africa registered 648 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the cumulative total to 2,912,145. A further 25 Covid-19-related deaths were reported, taking total official deaths to 88,317. A total of 19,041,535 people have been vaccinated.
Sanofi and Glaxo see up to 100 per cent efficacy in latest Covid vaccine trial
The Sanofi/GSK Covid-19 vaccine has produced positive results in its latest trial.
The Sanofi and Glaxosmithkline Covid-19 vaccine has shown between 95 and 100 per cent efficacy in phase two of a clinical trial, with a phase three trial expected to start in the coming weeks.
The 95 to 100 per cent seroconversion – meaning the transition from the point of viral infection to when antibodies of the virus become present in the blood – happened following a second jab across all age groups, with no safety concerns found.
In an update today, the pharmaceutical partnership said their vaccine elicited results that were comparable to those generated by natural infection.
Disneyland Paris will reopen June 17 From CNN s Barbara WojazerÂ
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People arrive at Disneyland Paris on July 13, 2020, in Marne-la-Vallee, France. Disneyland Paris will reopen its doors to visitors on June 17, Disney Parks said in a statement Monday. The park has been closed since October when France went into a second nationwide lockdown to curb rising coronavirus infections. Other Disney venues are also reopening according to the statement, including Walt Disney Studios Park, Disneyâs Newport Bay Club and Disney Village. Disneyâs Hotel New York â The Art of Marvel will also open on June 21, with sales opening on May 18.