B.1.1.529

New Variant Of COVID-19 “Most Significant” Yet – Report

Nov 26, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The UK has rushed strict travel restrictions on South Africa and five neighbouring countries to halt the spread of the new strain EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new COVID-19 variant is the most significant scientists have discovered so far, a top UK health official has said. Scientists fear the variant – known as B.1.1.529 … Read more

Newly-discovered COVID-19 Variant May Signal Fresh Travel Bans For Africans

Nov 26, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Only 59 confirmed cases of the new variant have been identified in South Africa, Hong Kong and Botswana so far EKO HOT BLOG reports that travellers arriving in England from several southern African countries will have to quarantine amid warnings over a new coronavirus variant. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said from 12:00 GMT on … Read more