Virus strain found in South Africa more contagious, experts confirm | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

1. Virus strain found in South Africa more contagious, experts confirm: A new variant of the coronavirus first identified in South Africa is more contagious than earlier versions, experts say, but there is no evidence that it is more deadly. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
2. Previous coronavirus infection may offer less protection from new variant: Previous infection with the coronavirus may offer less protection against the new variant first identified in South Africa, scientists said on Monday, although they hope that vaccines will still work. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
3. Jerusalem, Dubai, Barcelona Watch to travel Tech to save the tourism industry: Jerusalem, Dubai, Barcelona Watch to travel Tech to save the tourism industry A group of cities, which also include Johannesburg, Lisbon … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
4. Harold Wolpe: South Africa today is a betrayal of my father’s fight for rights and justice: Harold Wolpe led his life from a moral code not just in rhetoric, but in his work and actions. This code was not borne out of greed and power, but from honesty, integrity and a deep-seated belief in … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
5. Want a fuel cell, you need platinum – analysts: If you want a fuel cell, you need platinum, is one of the multiplicity of points Bernstein investment company makes in a major work just released, which shows growing and ongoing demand for platinum … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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