Researchers concerned that variants emerging in animals could be transmitted to humans
Reports indicate fire started in office space and spread towards a gym
Archbishop Desmond Tutu died last Sunday at the age of 90
The new variant cause relatively few deaths and hospitalisations, authorities say
He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for combatting white minority rule in his country.
Emergence of Omicron heightens need for people to shore up their protections
Risk of severe disease roughly 30% lower; cases also appear to have peaked in Gauteng;
‘Good news is that it was not very severe in terms of hospitalisations and deaths’
Only 1.7% of identified cases admitted to hospital in 2nd week of infections in 4rth wave
South Africa study based on 211,000 positive test results, 78,000 of which were Omicron
Leader receiving treatment for mild symptoms
Variant drives fourth COVID-19 wave as hospital admissions start to rise
Rico X captures stunning photos of his safari adventures
Inspired by Gandhi’s passive resistance campaigns, Ebrahim attended speeches by Luthuli
Incumbent wins second term in office in tiny West African nation
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