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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Another variant that is currently dominating COVID-19 infections in Europe and North America, B.1.1.7 has also been detected in South Africa.

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Eleven cases of B.1.1.7 have been confirmed, with eight cases in the Western Cape, two cases in Gauteng and one case in KwaZulu-Natal. The Acting Executive Director,  Prof Adrian Puren of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases says that minimising the spread of the disease and possibly curtailing a resurgence through compliance with non-pharmaceutical interventions cannot be emphasised enough. He says many are suffering from COVID-19 fatigue, and becoming lax in exercising preventative measures. But for the sake of your loved ones, wash or sanitise your hands, wear your masks and maintain a physical distance of 1.5 m from others. Also remember to hold gatherings outdoors, or in well-ventilated areas.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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