South Africa

Patients with Omicron variant show 'very mild' symptoms with no loss of taste or smell, says South African doctor

Dr. Angelique Coetzee, a private practitioner and chair of the South African Medical Association, told Reuters that on November 18 she noticed seven patients at her clinic who had symptoms different from the dominant Delta variant, albeit "very mild".

Nov 28, 2021, 23:29 PM IST

Zee Top 10: Omicron's 'eclipse' on international flights

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Nov 28, 2021, 07:58 AM IST

Global alert, travel restrictions imposed as new COVID variant Omicron spreads to more countries

Many countries have slapped restrictions on various southern African countries over the past couple of days, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Iran, Japan, Thailand and the United States, in response to warnings over the transmissibility of the new variant. This goes against the advice of the World Health Organization, which has warned against any overreaction before the variant was thoroughly studied.

Nov 28, 2021, 05:55 AM IST

South African nationals test positive for coronavirus at Bengaluru Airport

Amid the rising fear of the third wave of COVID-19 and the new SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529 - dubbed as a 'variant of concern' by WHO, two South African nationals have now tested positive for coronavirus at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, creating panic among the health authorities over the new Omicron variant of the lethal virus.

Nov 27, 2021, 23:58 PM IST

From South Africa to UK: These countries have reported Omicron variant of coronavirus so far

South Africa reported the world's first case of Omicron variant of the coronavirus on November 24.

Nov 27, 2021, 21:55 PM IST

COVID omicron variant: BCCI should consult government before sending cricket team to South Africa, says Anurag Thakur

India tour of South Africa is a major concern indicates Anurag Thakur, South Africa reportedly is the country where a new COVID-19 variant has emerged.

Nov 27, 2021, 16:42 PM IST

1 Minute 1 Khabar: New variant of Corona created a stir in South Africa

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Nov 27, 2021, 08:14 AM IST

Zee Top 10: Fear of Omicron is spreading in the world

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Nov 27, 2021, 08:04 AM IST

New COVID-19 variant triggers global alarm, sends stock markets tumbling

A new coronavirus variant found in South Africa has sent panic waves across the world. As some countries scrambled to reimpose travel restrictions, global stocks pummelled 

Nov 26, 2021, 23:14 PM IST

Coronavirus ALERT! New COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases said in a statement that 22 cases of variant B.1.1.529 had been recorded following genomic sequencing

Nov 25, 2021, 17:36 PM IST

Pieter Malan to lead South Africa A in series against India A

Pieter Malan will lead the 14-member South Africa A squad — for the four-day matches — that will take on India A in a three-match series from November 23 to December 9 in Bloemfontein.

Nov 11, 2021, 16:52 PM IST

T20 World Cup: England qualify for semis despite South Africa loss, Australia through

Kagiso Rabada`s final over hat-trick came too late for South Africa who lost out to Australia on net run-rate count after the three sides ended with eight points from five matches.

Nov 07, 2021, 06:35 AM IST

India vs South Africa: New Year's Test moved from Johannesburg to Cape Town

In an official CSA release, it was announced on Friday that India's tour to South Africa is scheduled to take place in December-January 2021-22 across all formats of cricket. The India touring party will play South Africa in 3 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 4 T20s. The tour will kick start on December 17 and will end on January 26.

Nov 05, 2021, 17:05 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje star as South Africa knock out Bangladesh

South Africa limited Bangladesh to 84/10 and then chased down the target in 13.3 overs on the back of a decent batting performance at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Nov 02, 2021, 19:16 PM IST

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming ICC T20 World Cup 2021: When and where to watch SA vs SL Live in India

Check the Live streaming and Live telecast details for the T20 World Cup 2021 match between South Africa and Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Oct 30, 2021, 14:07 PM IST

T20 World Cup: Adam Gilchrist claims Quinton De Kock DOES support BLM movement

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has said that South African cricketer Quinton de Kock's decision to opt-out of the game against West Indies in the T20 World Cup on Tuesday was not on account of him not supporting "people of colour within that country".

Oct 27, 2021, 12:40 PM IST

South Africa thrash West Indies by 8 wickets in T20 World Cup match, In Pics

Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen starred as South Africa thrash West Indies by eight wickets in the Group 1 encounter of Super 12s in the ongoing ICC men's T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.

Oct 26, 2021, 21:14 PM IST

South Africa vs West Indies: Quinton de Kock pulls out of T20 World Cup match after CSA tells players to take knee in support of BLM movement

South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock decided to opt out of the T20 World Cup 2021 match against West Indies just hours after Cricket South Africa ordered all players to make the gesture against racism.

Oct 26, 2021, 16:40 PM IST

AUS vs SA: Video of 'socially distanced' family pods during T20 World Cup opener goes viral

Australia and South Africa locked horns at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The stadium has fenced areas on the grass bank in which four people can be seated together. Fans can easily enjoy the game without being in close contact with other spectators.

Oct 23, 2021, 21:05 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Australia beat South Africa in a low-scoring thriller to open their campaign with a win

Chasing a paltry 119, Australia suffered many hiccups before they crossed the finishing line in the final over of the match.

Oct 23, 2021, 19:31 PM IST