South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:
- South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike: A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in Gauteng, the country’s most … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Don’t mislead customers on Black Friday, National Consumer Commission warns: South Africans are preparing their wallets and budgets to spend – and hopefully save – on essential items like home appliances and food ahead of the festive season. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- COSAS 4 suspects to be charged with ‘crime against humanity’ – FHR/Webber Wentzel: Historic Crimes Against Humanity Indictment in COSAS 4 Case. 24. The Director of Public Prosecutions (Johannesburg) has taken a momentous prosecutorial decision in t … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- South Africa detects new Covid-19 variant with large number of mutations: Scientists say the new B.1.1.529 variant has at least 10 mutations, compared to two for Delta or three for Beta. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Heavily mutated coronavirus variant puts scientists on alert: Researchers are racing to determine whether a fast-spreading variant in South Africa poses a threat to COVID vaccines’ effectiveness. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg has a massive infrastructure: The city has more than 8000 km of water pipes and more than 8000 km of sewage pipes. It has more than 180,000 streetlights and more than 100 water towers and reservoirs. The city also has more than 1700 traffic lights. There are more than 120 community health clinics, 10 environmental health clinics, 35 cemeteries (which cover over 600 hectares) and 59 public swimming pools. The city has 106 dams, 394 public sport facilities and 98 public recreation centers. Despite the fact that there’s a huge amount of infrastructure, Johannesburg still has more 1000 hectares of green space in an around it.
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