Viral! Anushka Sharma and daughter Vamika clicked cheering for Virat Kohli in South Africa
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli welcomed their firstborn Vamika Kohli on January 11.
Dec 30, 2021, 10:07 AM IST
Desmond Tutu, South African anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies aged 90
"The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans," President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
Is untreated HIV behind the emergence of Omicron?
It has already been observed that Covid-19 can linger for many months in patients who are HIV-positive.
Dec 22, 2021, 10:33 AM IST
Existing Covid vaccines enough for Omicron? Here's what Dr Anthony Fauci has to say
A study from South Africa showed that protection from the two-dose vaccine against infection dropped to 33 per cent compared with 80 per cent before the emergence of Omicron.
Dec 16, 2021, 20:17 PM IST
Trial of new oral drug against Covid-19 begins in South Africa
South Africa has been struggling with its plans to achieve the herd immunity through vaccinations.
Dec 16, 2021, 16:27 PM IST
AB de Villiers, Graeme Smith accused of engaging in racially 'prejudicial conduct' against players
De Villiers, a much-admired figure in South African cricket who recently retired, denied the charge.
Dec 15, 2021, 20:08 PM IST
Virat Kohli's press conference regarding South Africa tour
The Indian team is going on a tour of South Africa where it has to play matches in all three formats. Meanwhile, Indian Test team captain Virat Kohli held a press conference on Wednesday.
Dec 15, 2021, 14:32 PM IST
Data indicate Omicron is milder and better at evading vaccines
The analysis was based on examining more than 211,000 COVID-19 test results that date from Sept 1 to Dec 7.
Dec 14, 2021, 23:07 PM IST
India vs South Africa 2021: Quinton de Kock likely to miss second and third Test
South Africa's selection convener Victor Mpitsang confirmed to ESPN Cricinfo on Monday that he expects de Kock "to miss the last Test", which will leave the team without their wicketkeeper and key lower-middle-order batter.
Omicron poses a 'very high' global risk but data on severity limited: WHO
Omicron was first detected last month in southern Africa and Hong Kong.
Dec 13, 2021, 17:56 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi wishes 'speedy recovery' after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests COVID positive
The South African President’s office has earlier announced that Ramphosa has been tested positive for the COVID-19 with mild symptoms. Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive on Sunday, the office of the presidency said in a statement.
Dec 13, 2021, 10:17 AM IST
Omicron variant now present in 63 countries, might surpass Delta in spreading speed: WHO
"As of December 9, 2021, cases of human infections with this variant have been identified in 63 countries across all six WHO regions," read the overview by the WHO, reported Sputnik.
Dec 13, 2021, 06:47 AM IST
Covid symptoms in South Africa milder than earlier waves: Report
According to the WHO, Africa currently accounted for 46 per cent of reported Omicron cases globally.
Dec 10, 2021, 16:16 PM IST
Omicron threat: People with health issues or inactivated vaccine should get booster dose, says WHO
Many countries have been rolling out booster shots, targeting the elderly and people with underlying health issues.
Dec 09, 2021, 16:43 PM IST
Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations set to rise: WHO
The WHO said more data was needed to assess the severity of disease caused by the Omicron variant and whether its mutations might reduce protection from vaccine-derived immunity.
Dec 08, 2021, 15:53 PM IST
No lockdown, monitoring Omicron situation closely, says Delhi govt
Delhi Health Minister has said that the AAP government has already put in place a "graded response action plan", and it will be implemented accordingly, as and when the cases and positivity rate rise.
Dec 07, 2021, 06:35 AM IST
India vs South Africa 2021: CSA announces new schedule for the series, check HERE
The first Test will now take place at SuperSport Park in Centurion from December 26, followed by the second Test at the Wanderers (January 3-7) and the third at Newlands (January 11-15). The first two matches of the ODI series will be played at Boland Park in Paarl and the third at Newlands.
Omicron COVID-19 variant linked with high risk of reinfection, claims study
The team of researchers in South Africa noted that, in contrast, there is no population-wide epidemiological evidence of immune escape associated with the Beta or Delta variants.
Dec 06, 2021, 12:55 PM IST
Early reports encouraging about omicron variant: Anthony Fauci
"Omicron has a transmission advantage" in South Africa, Anthony Fauci said in an interview, noting the country had a low level of cases before it saw "almost a vertical spike upwards, which is almost exclusively Omicron."
Dec 06, 2021, 07:40 AM IST
Despite Omicron surge, no rise in hospital admissions seen: South Africa President
The president, who is currently on an official visit to Ghana, has also criticized the nations that imposed travel restrictions on South Africa and a number of other African states after the detection of the Omicron coronavirus variant in the country.
Dec 05, 2021, 20:59 PM IST
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