The Health Minister says the country had no choice but to alert the world to the new variant discovered in Southern Africa.

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By Merentia Van Der Vent


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South Africa has been criticised for announcing the discovery of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. After the announcement, South Africa and neighbouring countries were placed on red lists and travellers were denied entry into numerous countries. Minister Joe Phaahla says health authorities have a duty to report variants.

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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