U.S. pharmaceutical company Moderna said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine appears to produce virus-neutralizing antibodies against new variants of the coronavirus found in Britain and South Africa. In a statement, the company said it conducted studies to ensure the two-dose regimen of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is protective against emerging strains
The U.S. is increasing efforts to track the several coronavirus variants emerging as the virus continues to spread throughout the world, a health official said Sunday. The plan is to monitor “the impact of these variants on vaccines, as well as on our therapeutics,” as the virus continues to mutate
MPUMALANGA – Kenneth Maoto (35) and Reginaldo Nuvunga(34) appeared in the eMalahleni District Court on Monday, 25 January 2021 following a charge of fraud. They were arrested in Witbank by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team on Friday, 22 January 2021 for the alleged fraudulent transactions with counterfeit fleet
PORT ELIZABETH – Motherwell Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit arrested a 71-year-old traditional healer on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 on charges of sexual assault and rape. He appeared in the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 21 January 2021 and he is remanded in custody until Wednesday, 27
BUTTERWORTH – In response to increasing violations of the Disaster Management Act regulations, the South African Police Service continues to intensify its operations at non-compliant taverns and liquor outlets in the rural and urban areas. On Saturday, 23 January 2021, police arrested three male suspects aged between 27 and 45
