SA back on UK’s red list due to new COVID-19 variant

The UK government is taking decisive precautionary action against a new COVID-19 variant by introducing travel restrictions on arrivals from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia from midday on Friday November 26. According to a statement, Variant B.1.1.529 is declared a Variant under Investigation (VuI) by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). “The variant includes a large number … Continue reading SA back on UK’s red list due to new COVID-19 variant