As we approach the third wave, here’s a look at which variants are currently circulating in South Africa - and how they could potentially influence our third wave. What variants are currently circulating in South Africa? KRISP is part of the Network for Genomic Surveillance in South Africa, a consortium that tracks how the coronavirus is evolving in South Africa. Changes to this area, as seen in the Beta variant, allow the coronavirus to better attach itself to human cells. (There is no data to show how well the jab protects against severe Covid-19 caused by the Beta variant).

Source: News 24 June 11, 2021 02:48 UTC