SouthAfrica

Omicron cases are falling rapidly, and the next few weeks could show where the pandemic is going

Within the next few weeks, we’re going to reach a critical moment in the COVID-19 pandemic—one that will tell us whether we’re in for that long-awaited near-normal by summer, or whether we’re going to …

Tue Feb 1, 2022

Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at age 90

Hero of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement Archbishop Desmond Tutu died Sunday at age 90. Tutu, later awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, was a leading voice speaking out against his …

Mon Dec 27, 2021

Tests show omicron 'incompletely escapes' Pfizer vaccine, but booster should restore effectiveness

New data from a pair of laboratory tests shows that the level of antibodies produced by the combination of the Pfizer/BioNTech and the omicron variant of COVID-19 is significantly reduced. However, …

Wed Dec 8, 2021

First case of omicron identified in the U.S. as impact of the new COVID variant remains unclear

The U.S. has officially identified the first case of COVID-19’s omicron variant, which comes at a surprise to no one. Neither should it be surprising that the case was located in California. Not only …

Wed Dec 1, 2021

'Omicron' variant raises global concerns, generates travel restrictions due to infection rate fears

Two new variants of COVID-19 which appear to have emerged in Southern Africa are raising extremely serious concerns around the world. The variants—known as C.1.2 and B.1.1.529—appear to have a …

Fri Nov 26, 2021