Variants reported in multiple countriesThree variants in particular have been sweeping the world since they were discovered. It was also identified in South Africa last month. Two newer variants on watchlistDe Oliveira is part of the World Health Organization (WHO) Virus Evolution group, which keeps a close eye on emerging variants. “[There are] over 500 articles ... really highlighting how a developing country like South Africa can start implementing this type of technology. “[It] is something that South Africa can be proud of,” said de Oliveira.

Source: News 24 February 26, 2021 03:56 UTC