Medics stuck in South Africa as flights grounded
The friends say they are “in limbo” and uncertain over how to return to the UK. Read more BBC News
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New Covid variant: Does southern Africa have enough vaccines?
As an example of how these different factors can play out, a survey by the University of Johannesburg found white
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Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says
Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases. Read more BBC
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COVID-19: Cardiff Rugby team unable to leave South Africa after suspected Omicron case | UK News
Cardiff Rugby are unable to leave South Africa following two positive COVID cases – one of which is thought to
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Cardiff hit by Covid-19 in South Africa
Cardiff’s hopes of flying out of South Africa on Sunday are over after two positive Covid-19 cases were confirmed in
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COVID-19: Dutch officials find 13 Omicron variant cases among passengers arriving from South Africa | World News
Authorities in the Netherlands have detected 13 cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant among passengers from South Africa. Health officials
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US, Canada restrict travel from southern Africa as new variant sparks concern
Germany used a military plane to transfer intensive-care Covid-19 patients to less afflicted regions. The United States, Brazil, Canada, and
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US to restrict travel from South Africa, other countries due to new COVID variant
A new coronavirus variant was identified in South Africa earlier this week. BSIP/Getty For the most up-to-date news and information
Read moreCOVID-19: Britons in South Africa racing to avoid £2,285 hotel quarantine as Omicron travel restrictions introduced | World News
The cost of quarantine for Britons returning from South Africa is setting some back “a year” financially, as people race
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Joburg Open: Three Scots withdraw after South Africa added to red travel list
David Drysdale was the only one of the four-strong Scottish contingent to play the Joburg Open second round Scots Richie
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New COVID variant found in South Africa, prompting renewed travel bans
A new coronavirus variant was identified in South Africa earlier this week. BSIP/Getty For the most up-to-date news and information
Read more New COVID variant found in South Africa, prompting renewed travel bans
A new coronavirus variant was identified in South Africa earlier this week. BSIP/Getty For the most up-to-date news and information
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Health secretary Sajid Javid says ‘nothing’ will be done to help Welsh rugby sides return from South Africa
Health secretary Sajid Javid says he will do nothing to help Welsh rugby sides Cardiff and Scarlets return from South
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Covid: Javid explains travel rules for southern Africa
The health secretary has told MPs about travel restrictions which have been brought in for people travelling to the UK
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Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa
Travellers at Cape Town airport have responded to tighter UK quarantine measures over a new Covid variant. From midday passengers
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EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
A young woman reacts as she receives a Pfizer jab against COVID-19, in Diepsloot Township near Johannesburg Thursday, Oct. 21,
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Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant
Germany, which is currently going through a fourth wave of infections because of the Delta variant, will allow only Germans
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Europe rushes to bolster virus defences as South Africa detects new strain
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Governments across Europe rushed on Friday to bolster their defences against a fresh coronavirus spike, as
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Covid: Africa travel curbs over variant concern and pandemic hampers Black Friday
The director of South Africa’s Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation says the variant has 50 mutations, with more than
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Coronavirus variant: UK put safety first over Africa travel – Shapps
The transport secretary says he cannot take a risk over a variant that may defeat the Covid vaccine. BBC News
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