South Africa

61 Passengers On 2 Flights From South Africa To Netherlands Tested Positive For COVID-19

Officials later confirmed that at least 13 had the omicron variant.
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South Africa Braces For COVID-19 Wave Propelled By Omicron

The variant appears to be spreading more rapidly among young people in their 20s and 30s, alarming health professionals.
By Andrew Meldrum, AP

More Countries Scramble To Curb Omicron

The new COVID-19 variant was identified in South Africa two weeks ago.
By Mike Corder and Pan Pylas, AP

Stocks Nosedive Amid Concerns About New COVID-19 Variant

The variant, recently dubbed omicron, was first noticed in South Africa and has spread to several other nations.
By Ken Sweet and Paul Wiseman, AP

U.S. To Restrict Travel From 8 Countries In Africa Due To New COVID Variant

The omicron strain circulating around South Africa has been flagged as a variant of concern.
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Will Flight Restrictions Help Prevent New COVID-19 Variant Spread?

The World Health Organization has declared omicron a variant of concern.
By Maria Cheng and Haleluya Hadero, AP

South Africa Finds New Variant Of COVID-19 With 'Constellation Of Mutations'

The U.S., U.K. and EU have all temporarily barred flights from certain African nations amid fears over the new coronavirus strain, omicron.
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South Africa's Last Apartheid President F. W. De Klerk Dies

F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their often-tense cooperation in moving South Africa toward democracy.
By Andrew Meldrum, AP

Leopard Cub Runs For Its Life From Hyena And A Tall Savior Emerges

The chase was on in South Africa's Kruger National Park.
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Bee Swarm Kills Dozens Of Endangered African Penguins, Officials Say

Dozens of penguins were found dead on a beach in South Africa, many with stings around their eyes.
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