PHUTI MOSOMANE
HEALTH Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says government will not introduce any new COVID-19 restrictions as yet despite the discovery of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.5 in South Africa
“Vaccination remains the bedrock to protect against any variant or sub-variant of COVID-19 and not travel restrictions or any new restrictions at this stage,” Phaahla said.
He said the vaccination campaign will also be reinvigorated.
Qualification for boosters will also be adjusted to possibly include all adults and this will be finalised in the next few days.
“The XBB.1.5 variant, which has been detected in Stellenbosch, is also a sub-variant of the Omicron variant. Thus far there has been no indication of change in severity of illness,” Phaahla told the media on Tuesday.
The health minister said the World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised South Africa that it’s not necessary to impose travel bans on countries affected by the current
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