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South Africa warning over new Covid variant
The NICD says C.1.2v has the potential to be a variant of concern.
South Africa’s scientists have detected a new variant of Covid-19 which they say has the potential to be a variant of concern.
The Nigerian military has urged residents of the central state of Plateau not to arm themselves in self-defense following a resurgence of violence there.
(Photo: The NICD says C.1.2v has the potential to be a variant of concern. Credit: Getty Images)
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