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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Durban – The Department of Health confirmed that four people in South Africa have tested positive for the Covid-19 variant found in India.<\/p>\n

The Network for Genomic Surveillance in South Africa (NGS-SA) confirmed on Saturday that the four cases of B.1.617.2 were detected in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n

Each province reported two cases cases and all have a history of recent arrivals from India, the department said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The department said all cases have been isolated and managed according to national Covid-19 case management guidelines and contact tracing has been performed in order to limit the spread of this variant.<\/p>\n

They noted that were 11 cases of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the UK was found in SA.<\/p>\n

Of the eleven cases of B.1.1.7, eight were detected in the Western Cape (with two having a history of travel from Bahrain), one was detected in KwaZulu-Natal and two were detected in Gauteng.<\/p>\n

The Department said the B.1.1.7 has been detected in community samples and this therefore suggests that community transmission of B.1.1.7 has already set in.<\/p>\n

Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize said as the epidemic progresses, the detection of new variants is inevitable.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe work of genomic surveillance assists us to detect the variants and understand their behaviour and to refine vaccines so they remain effective. NGS-SA remains vigilant as it continues to support the Department of Health.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a number of other samples from cases with a history of recent travel into South Africa that are currently being sequenced and results are expected over the next few days.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important to emphasise that variants can develop at any time in any country so they do not have to be imported.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe reiterate that there is no need for panic, as the fundamentals of the public health response (testing, contact tracing, isolation and quarantine) have not changed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all have a responsibility to adhere to prevention measures (avoiding large gatherings, physical distancing, mask wearing, ventilation and hand sanitation) in order to limit the spread of Covid-19 in South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mhkize said the world was still grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, with surges in one territory bound to spillover into other territories.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are all deeply concerned about the threat of variants of concern and these reports demonstrate that the issue is complicated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mkhize said travel restrictions would need be balanced against the scientific realities in order to protect the economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese findings are urgently being processed by government and announcements pertaining to travel regulations will be made after all appropriate consultations have been undertaken by Cabinet.\u201d<\/p>\n

A further 2191 new infections have been recorded with 37 deaths in the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n

SA\u2019s recovery rate remain firm at 95%.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Africa. Durban – The Department of Health confirmed that four people in South Africa have tested positive for the Covid-19 variant found in India. The Network for Genomic Surveillance in South Africa (NGS-SA) confirmed on Saturday that the four cases of B.1.617.2 were detected in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. 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