New Covid Variant With 'Unusual' Mutations A 'Serious Concern' In South Africa - NDTV.com

Scientists in South Africa are studying a recently identified new coronavirus variant that is a cause for serious concern, stoking fears the country may face a potentially severe fourth wave that ... Read More

New South Africa COVID variant a 'serious concern' - New York Daily News

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new coronavirus variant with several mutations, terming it a variant of “serious concern.” The variant, labeled B.1.1.529 for now, has been … ... Read More

New COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa sparks travel bans and an anxious wait for data - CBS News

Fears new COVID variant detected in South Africa could be worst yet 02:09. Johannesburg — A potentially dangerous new strain of the coronavirus is alarming scientists around the world and ... Read More

WHO declares new Omicron coronavirus strain a 'variant of concern'

The World Health Organization said that a strain of coronavirus recently discovered by South African researchers is a variant of concern, posing a threat that could confound countries’ efforts ... Read More

‘Serious concern’ as South Africa detects new coronavirus variant | Coronavirus pandemic News - Al Jazeera

South African scientists have expressed concern about a new COVID-19 variant that has been detected in small numbers, and are working to understand its potential implications. The variant ... Read More

South Africa detects new coronavirus variant amid spike in cases

South Africa identifies new coronavirus variant 02:02. A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and ... Read More

Stocks and oil prices drop as the world reacts to new coronavirus variant omicron : NPR

Stock markets around the world tumbled on Friday after scientists in South Africa identified a new, fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recording its ... Read More

New COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa raising concern

A new COVID-19 variant found in South Africa is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in one province. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ... Read More

Emergency meeting called for contagious COVID-19 variant found in South Africa - wwltv.com

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Update: A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease. The risks of the ... Read More

What we know about the COVID-19 variant spreading in South Africa

While U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock raised alarm bells about the COVID-19 variant first detected in South Africa, health experts say there's more to the story. Read More

New COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa raising concern

The World Health Organization's technical working group may decide Friday whether to give the new COVID-19 variant a name from the Greek alphabet. Read More