Surge Covid testing will be rolled out in Hampshire, Middlesbrough and Walsall after cases of the South Africa variant were detected. It comes as extra testing will be carried out in Middlesbrough following the detection of a case of the South African variant. WILL THE CURRENT VACCINES WORK AGAINST SOUTH AFRICAN COVID VARIANT? Moderna (Approved; Delivery expected in March) Moderna said its vaccine 'retains neutralizing activity' in the face of the South African variant. Moderna is working on a booster jab to tackle the South African variant.

Source: The Nation February 13, 2021 14:48 UTC