NICD acting executive director Prof Adrian Puren says experts are working overtime to understand the new variant and its implications
A new variant of Covid-19 has been detected in SA. Picture: 123RF/PERIG76
Twenty-two positive cases of the variant have been recorded in the country after genomic sequencing collaborations between the NICD and private laboratories. Other laboratories are confirming more cases as sequencing results come out. “Although the data is limited, our experts are working overtime with all the established surveillance systems to understand the new variant and what the potential implications could be. Developments are occurring at a rapid pace and the public has our assurance that we will keep them up to date.”
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