South Africa study suggests Omicron could displace Delta
Research by South African scientists suggests that Omicron could displace the Delta variant of the coronavirus because infection with the new variant boosts immunity to the older one
How South African scientists spotted the Omicron COVID variant
On Friday Nov. 19, Raquel Viana, Head of Science at one of South Africa's biggest private testing labs, sequenced the genes on eight coronavirus samples - and got the shock of her life
South Africa detects new coronavirus variant, still studying its mutations
South African scientists have detected a new coronavirus variant with multiple mutations but are yet to establish whether it is more contagious or able to overcome the immunity provided by vaccines or prior infection
Vietnam detects first patient with South Africa coronavirus variant
The patient is a South African expert quarantined upon his arrival in Hanoi in December
Vietnam suspends inbound flights from countries with coronavirus variant
The ban comes after the Ministry of Health’s proposal on Monday
Culture center sponsored by South African Consulate opens
The Xuan Mai 1 Cultural Center in Vinh Phuc province, which is sponsored by the South African Consulate in HCMC, is open to the public on Jan 22.