Studies shows Covid-19 vaccines are effective against SA variant - medicine specialist

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Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Kerrin Begg says the new variant of the coronavirus in South Africa may be slightly resistant to antibodies in its mutation, although laboratory studies show the available vaccines will still be effective.
11 Jan 2021 4AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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