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(ANSA) – ROME, DECEMBER 22 – South Africa is increasingly isolated after the new variant of the coronavirus discovered, different from that of Great Britain, triggered a travel ban in the country. This was reported by Al Jazeera, who recalled how Israel, Turkey, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Switzerland are among the nations that have interrupted air connections to and from South Africa, with a decision that represented a severe blow to the national tourism industry. arrival of summer. According to health officials and local scientists leading the strategy against the virus, the new variant, known as 501.V2, is dominant among the recent confirmed infections in the second wave that is taking place in the country and, like the British , seems to have a greater impact. transmissibility. South African researchers are studying whether Covid-19 vaccines will also protect against the new strain. The country confirms to date 930,711 cases and 24,907 deaths linked to the pandemic. These are the highest figures on the African continent. (HANDLE).
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