Concern over Covid in kids under 5 as S Africa's daily cases shoot up

South African experts have expressed concern about the rising number of COVID-19 infections among young children, even as the country recorded a further 16,055 infections and 25 deaths overnight on......

Omicron variant: South Africa decries travel ban by several countries

South Africa on Saturday said it was being 'punished' for its advanced ability to detect new COVID-19 variants early, as several countries imposed travel ban on it due to the new potentially......

Omicron variant: UK, EU ban travellers from 7 African nations

The United Kingdom's health authorities have confirmed that a new and 'most significant' variant of COVID-19 is officially under investigation in the country as the World Health Organisation......

UK, EU agree to travel ban on 7 African nations

The UK's health authorities have confirmed that a new and ‘most significant’ variant of COVID-19 is officially under investigation in the country as the government on Friday added six......