Live Breaking News & Updates on Genomic Surveillance South Africa|Page 4

Stay updated with breaking news from Genomic surveillance south africa. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Covid-19 variant may protect people against reinfection and other variants, research shows

Covid-19 variant may protect people against reinfection and other variants, research shows
3 Mar 2021
A lab technician uses a single channel pipette dropper to test material during Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test processing at a laboratory in the Dunkeld suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Scientists are concerned the South Africa coronavirus strain could be far more widespread in the U.K. than test results show, threatening plans to start lifting lockdown once vaccines have been deployed. Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images
People who have been infected by the new Covid-19 variant, 501Y.V2 may be better protected against other variants and potentially the old variants. This information brings relief, but researchers warn that many questions are still unanswered and that vaccinations remain essential. ....

South Africa , Eastern Cape , Penny Moore , Alex Sigal , Zweli Mkhize , Blade Nzimande , Network For Genomic Surveillance South Africa , Natal Research Informatics , Kwazulu Natal Research Informatics , Genomic Surveillance South Africa , கிழக்கு கேப் , பைசா மூர் , நேட்டல் ஆராய்ச்சி தகவல் , க்வஸூல்யூ நேட்டல் ஆராய்ச்சி தகவல் ,

Israel set to enter third national lockdown to tackle rise in COVID-19 cases

Israel set to enter third national lockdown to tackle rise in COVID-19 cases
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu
AFP
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, announced on Thursday that the country will be entering its third national lockdown, in an effort to cut the rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases.
Once the cabinet approves the imposition of the third lockdown, the curbs will come into effect from December 27 (Sunday) evening and last for two weeks (14 days).
During the lockdown, citizens of Israel will be required to not exit their residences, except for more than one kilometre or so. Businesses are also required to remain closed for the lockdown duration. ....

South Africa , United Kingdom , Eastern Cape , Benjamin Netanyahu , Network For Genomic Surveillance South Africa , National Institute For Communicable Diseases , Prime Minister , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , Genomic Surveillance South Africa , National Institute , Communicable Diseases , Western Cape , ஒன்றுபட்டது கிஂக்டம் , கிழக்கு கேப் , தேசிய நிறுவனம் க்கு தொடர்பு கொள்ளக்கூடியது நோய்கள் , ப்ரைம் அமைச்சர் , தேசிய நிறுவனம் , தொடர்பு கொள்ளக்கூடியது நோய்கள் , மேற்கு கேப் ,

5 countries ban flights from S. Africa over Covid-19 variant

5 countries ban flights from S. Africa over Covid-19 variant
5 countries ban flights from S. Africa over Covid-19 variant
Last Updated: Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020, 19:39:04hrs
Johannesburg, Dec 22 (IANS) At least five countries have suspended flights from South Africa after a coronavirus variant was recently discovered in the country.
Germany, Turkey, Israel, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia are among the countries that have announced the ban in an effort to prevent the spread of the new strain currently termed 501.V2 Variant, reports Xinhua news agency.
The ban came into effect on Monday in most of these countries.
Germany was one of the first nations to announce the ban. ....

United Kingdom , South Africa , Eastern Cape , Great Britain , Zweli Mkhize , Martina Fietz , Network For Genomic Surveillance South Africa , World Health Organization , National Institute For Communicable Diseases , Government Spokesperson Martina , Minister Zweli Mkhize , Genomic Surveillance South Africa , National Institute , Communicable Diseases , Western Cape , Variant Under Investigation , ஒன்றுபட்டது கிஂக்டம் , கிழக்கு கேப் , நன்று பிரிட்டன் , உலகம் ஆரோக்கியம் ஆர்கநைஸேஶந் , தேசிய நிறுவனம் க்கு தொடர்பு கொள்ளக்கூடியது நோய்கள் , தேசிய நிறுவனம் , தொடர்பு கொள்ளக்கூடியது நோய்கள் , மேற்கு கேப் , மாறுபாடு கீழ் விசாரணை ,

5 countries ban flights from South Africa over new Covid variant

5 countries ban flights from South Africa over new Covid variant
saharasamay.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from saharasamay.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.

United Kingdom , South Africa , Saudi Arabia , Eastern Cape , Great Britain , Zweli Mkhize , Martina Fietz , Network For Genomic Surveillance South Africa , World Health Organization , National Institute For Communicable Diseases , Government Spokesperson Martina , Minister Zweli Mkhize , Genomic Surveillance South Africa , National Institute , Communicable Diseases , Western Cape , Variant Under Investigation , ஒன்றுபட்டது கிஂக்டம் , சவுதி அரேபியா , கிழக்கு கேப் , நன்று பிரிட்டன் , உலகம் ஆரோக்கியம் ஆர்கநைஸேஶந் , தேசிய நிறுவனம் க்கு தொடர்பு கொள்ளக்கூடியது நோய்கள் , தேசிய நிறுவனம் , தொடர்பு கொள்ளக்கூடியது நோய்கள் , மேற்கு கேப் ,

5 countries ban flights from South Africa over new coronavirus strain

The new variant was discovered in the Eastern Cape and also affects Kwazulu-Natal and the Western Cape.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said his department has been observing a huge number of young people with no illness testing positive lately.
The evidence that has been collated, therefore, strongly suggests that the current second wave we are experiencing is being driven by this new variant, he said.
This new variant of the virus was discovered through routine genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 performed by a network of laboratories around the country (Network for Genomic Surveillance South Africa, (NGS-SA), according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a national public health institute of South Africa. ....

United Kingdom , South Africa , Saudi Arabia , Eastern Cape , Great Britain , Zweli Mkhize , Martina Fietz , Network For Genomic Surveillance South Africa , World Health Organization , National Institute For Communicable Diseases , Image Credit , Government Spokesperson Martina , Minister Zweli Mkhize , Genomic Surveillance South Africa , National Institute , Communicable Diseases , Western Cape , Variant Under Investigation , ஒன்றுபட்டது கிஂக்டம் , சவுதி அரேபியா , கிழக்கு கேப் , நன்று பிரிட்டன் , உலகம் ஆரோக்கியம் ஆர்கநைஸேஶந் , தேசிய நிறுவனம் க்கு தொடர்பு கொள்ளக்கூடியது நோய்கள் , படம் கடன் , தேசிய நிறுவனம் ,