Strong natural immunity will likely see SA through new ‘most transmissible’ Covid sub-variant —Phaahla

With the emergence of a new Covid-19 mutation, South Africans — especially the elderly and those with underlying health conditions — are being urged to vaccinate and get their booster shots. Stock photo.South Africa’s high population immunity against Covid-19 is likely to see the country through the wave of the new Omicron sub-variant, according to health minister Joe Phaahla.

Phaahla’s briefing follows the discovery of the most transmittable sub-variant, dubbed “Kraken”, which is circulating in at least 28 countries and was detected in South Africa at the weekend. Phaahla said after consultation with t role players, including the Covid-19 ministerial advisory committees and the World Health Organization, “the advice we have received is there is no need to impose any travel restrictions on any country, including the People’s Republic of China, and we do not need to reimpose in our own country.”

Following the discovery of the new sub-variant XBB.1.5 through genome sequencing on January 7, Phaahla said government has advised health practitioners, including in the private sector, to test for Covid-19 through an antigen test or PCR test.

With very low levels of vaccinations💉💊. RIP those who took the jab 😔

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