South African health minister says travel bans ‘unjustified’

South African health minister says travel bans ‘unjustified’:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

1. South African health minister says travel bans ‘unjustified’: South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla said on Friday that preliminary studies suggest a new COVID-19 variant detected in his country may be more transmissible, but the decision of other countries … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
2. Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 1,000 points: Meanwhile cases of the variant were found in Hong Kong, Belgium and Tel Aviv as well as major South African cities like Johannesburg. The blue chips were down 1,050 points by late morning to 34,792. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
3. New virus variant emerges in Africa, stokes worldwide fears: People with masks walik, at a shopping mall, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday Nov. 26, 2021. Advisers to the World Health Organization are holding a special session Friday to flesh out … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
4. Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow Jones loses 900 points: Meanwhile cases of the variant were found in Hong Kong, Belgium and Tel Aviv as well as major South African cities like Johannesburg. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 890 points by … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
5. Newest coronavirus variant emerges in southern Africa; COVID-19 fears rattle markets, shuts down some air travel: Some nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa, and stocks tumbled in Asia, Europe and the United States. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 800 points at the start of trading. The … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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