The discovery of a new Covid-19 variant has sent the world into panic mode. South African scientists announced the discovery of the variant last week, sparking travel bans against the country.
The discovery of a new Covid-19 variant has sent the world into panic mode. South African scientists announced the discovery of the variant last week, sparking travel bans against the country. Health officials believe the new variant, named Omicron, is driving up infections, with Gauteng at the epicentre of cases. President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his latest address to the nation, condemned the travel bans against South Africa. South Africans have been left reeling as the tourism and hospitality industries face yet another bleak festive season, leaving many companies on the brink of bankruptcy. In this week’s episode of The Story, we speak to News24 investigative journalist Kyle Cowan, and international vaccine expert and board chairperson of the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority, Professor Helen Rees.
