south africa variant

• Brazil detects 1st case of South Africa COVID-19 variant as deaths skyrocket

  The detection of additional variants adds to concerns that a brutal COVID-19 wave battering Brazil may keep breaking grim records for weeks to come.

  World

  Apr 7
• Federal model warning of variant-driven COVID-19 spike won’t change B.C.’s approach, officials say

  Dr. Reka Gustafson, says a resurgence in cases is certainly possible, but that the report doesn't warrant a change in B.C.'s public health restrictions.

  Feb 19
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• Officials warn of 3rd wave sparked by COVID-19 variants as Canada surpasses 820K cases

  COVID-19 infections appear to be on a downward trend but Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam warned variants remain a threat.

  Canada

  Feb 12
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• AstraZeneca vaccine ‘not perfect’ but will save thousands of lives, CEO says

  AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is not perfect, but will have a big impact on the coronavirus pandemic, its CEO said,.

  Health

  Feb 11
• South Africa replaces AstraZeneca with unapproved J&J vaccine over variant concerns

  The health minister said South Africa has scrapped plans to use the AstraZeneca vaccine because it "does not prevent mild to moderate disease" of the variant.

  World

  Feb 10
• Ottawa adds 25 new COVID-19 cases, 1st case of South Africa variant confirmed

  Public Health Ontario said in its daily COVID-19 report on Tuesday that Ottawa has confirmed its first-known case of the South Africa coronavirus variant.

  Health

  Feb 9
• Past COVID-19 infection not a ‘free pass’ from new variants, experts say

  Scientists still think reinfections are fairly rare and usually less serious than initial ones, but recent developments around the world have raised concerns.

  World

  Feb 8
• Concern around COVID-19 variants grows in B.C. with fears cases could soar with more interactions

  Due to the shortage of vaccines and the unknown nature of the variants, the province is still grappling with what additional measures would be effective.

  Health

  Feb 5
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• Ontario confirms 1st case of South African coronavirus variant, no known link to travel

  Dr. David Williams, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, said on Monday the case involves a resident in Peel Region.

  Health

  Feb 1
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• U.S. identifies first case of South Africa coronavirus variant

  The mutated version of the virus, first identified in South Africa, was found in two cases in South Carolina.

  Health

  Jan 28