Researchers at SAMRC, a government-funded but independent body, calculated that there had been 17,000 excess deaths in South Africa between the first week of May and mid-July, though they emphasised that these included those from conditions that might normally have been diagnosed and treated if it were not for the pandemic as well as those caused directly by Covid-19. … [Read more...] about South Africa records 60% rise in excess deaths, suggesting high Covid-19 toll
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New mutant Covid strain that’s hit UK is more rampant among younger people as it fuels 90% of cases in South Africa
In the UK, the latest variant causing concern was first detected in September and by November around a quarter of new cases in London were reported to be that strain. … [Read more...] about New mutant Covid strain that’s hit UK is more rampant among younger people as it fuels 90% of cases in South Africa
People can still travel to Britain from South Africa with connecting flights despite fears over mutant Covid strain
South Africa is experiencing a second wave of Covid due to a new mutant strain that may be more contagious. The UK government has stopped all direct flights from South Africa to the UK as a result of the new variant. UK guidance also states: “Visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through South Africa in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry.” But British and Irish citizens can still enter the UK via indirect routes from South Africa Travellers will have to complete a passenger locator form before self-isolating for ten days after arrival. Your household must isolate too. … [Read more...] about People can still travel to Britain from South Africa with connecting flights despite fears over mutant Covid strain
Moment hero gardener risks his life to save terrified dog swept off overflowing dam into raging rapids in South Africa
'I know if I had slipped into the water it would have been the end for me but I was determined to save this dog's life and I felt confident that I could get us both to safety. … [Read more...] about Moment hero gardener risks his life to save terrified dog swept off overflowing dam into raging rapids in South Africa
UK to ban passport-holders from Covid hotspots including South Africa in tough new border crackdown
He added: "We should get information on clinical effects because vaccinations are occurring in South Africa, in Brazil and other places variants may occur, so we should get some more information on that. … [Read more...] about UK to ban passport-holders from Covid hotspots including South Africa in tough new border crackdown
