Officials in Africa's pandemic hot spot say new variants detected, as nation worries about third wav

South Africa lauds arrival of tens of millions of doses; announces alcohol ban over major holiday we

The government calls situation 'worrying' in at least 10 regions

Critics say decision to resume classes has been rushed and many schools, especially in rural areas,

Ready, set, jab: Africa's coronavirus epicenter receives 1 million vaccine doses, for health workers

Ready, set, jab: Africa's coronavirus epicenter receives 1 million vaccine doses, for health workers

The government expects 1.5 million vaccine doses to land in South Africa by February

'We are now in the center of the storm,' South Africa's president says, announcing extension of coro

Matt Hancock says new variant spreads more easily than original strains and Britain's three-tiered s

South African President continues, curfews and reinstates restrictions to try to curtail a resurgenc

All bars, restaurants and sports facilities will close next week

There can no longer be any doubt that South Africa has entered a second wave' president says, annou

The virus does not relax' warns SA president as nation gears up for nationwide holiday month during

Country has seen a surge in cases and many worry about travel and gatherings at upcoming national ho

German chancellor says nation facing 'exponential growth' in cases

More closures announced in Italy with new record numbers of cases 

Peru COVID-19 infections decline substantially across the country over a two week period/

Australia has recorded about 27,000 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began

Government Monday reported more than 4,300 new infections, the highest daily number since May

President Cyril Ramaphosa reopens borders

Governor urges continued caution, as another surge is possible

South Africa sees ray of hope' as officials announce peak in COVID-19 spread

South Africa has nearly 530,000 cases

The number of confirmed cases on the continent has doubled in the past month

Case burden of coronavirus grows past 400,000 - Africa's highest infection number

South Africa currently has the fifth-highest total of COVID-19 infections in the world

Continent's confirmed cases top 750,000, up from 500,000 just two weeks ago

Spokesman for International Organization for Migration says agreement worked out between two countri

Alabama, Montana governors mandate face coverings, but Georgia governor blocks cities from imposing

Surging cases are raising sharp concerns about unequal treatment in pandemic

New patients with the virus are now being admitted into ordinary wards as the COVID-19 ones are full

Drivers in the country's financial hub Gauteng demand more support from government, leaving thousand

Joggers and bikers enjoy Buenos Aires easing of COVID-19 restrictions  

Health experts warn that ongoing political rallies, coupled with return of people from South Africa,

South Africa will allow houses of worship to hold limited services

President announces plan while defending his handling of outbreak

Cases of the flu-like epidemic have jumped in South Korea and Japan, prompting some manufacturers th

Experts say apparent delay in virus reaching Africa has given health officials precious time to prep

At least 132 South Africans currently Wuhan, the epicenter of the global coronavirus epidemic, to be

At least 132 South Africans currently Wuhan, the epicenter of the global coronavirus epidemic, to be

Africa is braced for a potential Coronavirus pandemic as experts warn health systems on the continen

Experts warn outbreak could overwhelm African health systems

Country at highest alert level amid outbreak

South Korea reported 229 new infections Saturday, bringing the total number of infections in the cou

South Korea reported 204 infections as of late Friday