Scientists in a hurry to decode Omicron variant

Scientists in a hurry to decode Omicron variant

(VOVWORLD) - On November 24, 2021, scientists in South Africa reported a new coronavirus variant with 32 mutations in the spike protein, much higher than the number of mutations found in other variants. Two days later, the World Health...
WHO meets on new highly-mutated COVID-19 variant

WHO meets on new highly-mutated COVID-19 variant

(VOVWORLD) - The World Health Organization (WHO) convened an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the potentially rapidly spreading coronavirus strain (called B.1.1.529) found in South Africa and...
South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

(VOVWORLD) - For South Africa, Heritage Day on September 24 is an annual occasion that grips the country in a series of events, festivities, and social and family gatherings. It celebrates South Africa’s roots, and...
Global Covid-19 updates

Global Covid-19 updates

(VOVWORLD) - South Africa has confirmed its first suspected case of COVID-19. The patient is a 38 year-old man who traveled to Italy with his wife