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Zambia confirms presence of Omicron variant

Zambia has confirmed the presence of omicron Covid-19 variant in the southern African nation…reports Asian Lite News Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said the variant was detected in the country’s genomic sequencing

December 5, 2021

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Uganda strives to consolidate gains in HIV/AIDS fight amid Covid

Uganda is striving to consolidate the country’s gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS despite the impact of Covid-19…reports Asian Lite News “Covid-19 did not spare the National HIV and AIDS Response. However,

December 3, 2021

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Violence impacts over 7L children due to school closures in Cameroon

Over 700,000 children have been impacted by school closures due to violence in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon, according to a recent analysis by the United Nations humanitarian arm, UNOCHA…reports

December 3, 2021

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Africa’s Covid-19 cases surpass 8.65 mn

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 8,651,549 as of Wednesday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Thursday…reports Asian Lite News The specialised

December 2, 2021

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India offers support to Africa in fight against Omicron variant

“We have also cleared supplies of COVAXIN to Botswana. Any new requirement projected either bilaterally or through COVAX will be considered expeditiously,” the MEA statement added…reports Asian Lite News. Expressing solidarity with

December 1, 2021

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S. Africa condemns travel ban over Omicron

South Africa’s president has condemned travel bans enacted against his country and its neighbours over the new coronavirus variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News Cyril Ramaphosa said he was “deeply disappointed” by the

November 29, 2021

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S. African President warns about fourth wave as Omicron spreads

With the Omicron variant now present in all provinces of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised the possibility that the country could enter the fourth wave soon if new cases continue

November 29, 2021

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SAN Parks reschedule int’l visitors after travel ban

South Africa will not be charged fees or penalties for amendments and postponements for a 12-month period from the date of November 26, 2021, until such time as the travel bans are

November 28, 2021

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Kuwait suspends direct flights from 9 African countries over new Covid-19 variant

Kuwait decided on Saturday to suspend direct flights with nine African countries over the new Covid-19 variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News Kuwait will suspend direct commercial flights with South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,

November 28, 2021

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B’desh bans travellers from S.Africa

Bangladesh Minister of Health and Family Welfare Zahid Maleque said the Bangladeshi government is aware of the emergence of the new variant in South Africa…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh on Saturday suspended

November 27, 2021

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