No need to panic about the new COVID-19 variant
The newly identified SARS-CoV-2 variant, NB.1.8.1, is an Omicron-descendent lineage derived from the recombinant variant XDV.1.5.1. It was first detected
June 10, 2025
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Prof. Anne von Gottberg on the New COVID-19 Strain in China (Podcast)
Prof. Anne von Gottberg, Principal Pathologist at the NICD, joins Moneyweb@Midday to unpack what this new strain means for South
June 5, 2025
COVID-19 Update: Latest on SARS-CoV-2 Subvariant XEC (January 2025)
A new SARS-CoV-2 subvariant, XEC, has been detected in several countries, including South Africa. First identified in Germany in June
January 27, 2025
COVID-19 UPDATE: XBB.1.5 VARIANT
The Omicron variant of concern has given rise to many new sublineages, including the BA.1 and BA.2 that were predominant
January 11, 2023
LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (29 July 2022)
Today the institute reports 354 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number
July 29, 2022
UPDATE ON COVID-19 REPORTING IN SOUTH AFRICA (28 July 2022)
Today the institute reports 318 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number
July 28, 2022
LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (27 July 2022)
Today the institute reports 381 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of
July 27, 2022
LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (26 July 2022)
Today the institute reports 521 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number
July 26, 2022
