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SA at forefront of Covid-19 genomic sequencing

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Health Minister Joe Phaahla says there are very few countries in the world where the genomic sequencing of Covid-19 is as up to date, as here in South Africa.

He commended the country’s scientists for their early detection of the C.1.2 variant of the virus.

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Phaahla says observing new variants in the early stages helps Government better plan for future outbreaks.

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Access the Minister’s full briefing here.

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