'Here we show that the 501Y.V2 lineage, which contains nine spike mutations and rapidly emerged in S.A. during the second half of 2020, is largely resistant to neutralising antibodies elicited by infection with previously circulating lineages,' the authors said. … [Read more...] about South African COVID variant is detected New Zealand’s first case in two months after traveler from London via Spain and Netherlands
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‘Thoughtful of them to stay under the ten-person limit!’ New Zealand anti-lockdown protest is mercilessly mocked online after just a handful of demonstrators turn up
The country is currently battling 90 active infections: 69 linked to a community cluster in Auckland, 20 in returned travellers in hotel quarantine and one separate infection in a maintenance worker at the Rydges Hotel. … [Read more...] about ‘Thoughtful of them to stay under the ten-person limit!’ New Zealand anti-lockdown protest is mercilessly mocked online after just a handful of demonstrators turn up
New Zealand records its first local coronavirus case in two months as residents anxiously wait to hear if they will go back into lockdown
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said it was too early to order a further lockdown without evidence the virus has been transmitted to other members of the community. Pictured: People wait in line at a Covid-19 testing clinic in Auckland on November 13 … [Read more...] about New Zealand records its first local coronavirus case in two months as residents anxiously wait to hear if they will go back into lockdown
China, New Zealand sign upgraded free trade deal
The upgrade also has deepened cooperation between the two counties in multiple sectors, benefiting their people and enterprises, as well as sent a positive signal that the two countries will work together to cope with the challenge of the pandemic, support multilateralism and free trade, and contribute to the stable recovery of the global economy, the MOC said. … [Read more...] about China, New Zealand sign upgraded free trade deal
Ahead of India Tour, England Complete 2-0 Whitewash Against Sri Lanka to Send ‘BIG WARNING’
England beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the second Test to complete the whitewash at Galle International Stadium on Monday. The win will boost the morale of the England team ahead of the mega four-match Test series against India, which is scheduled to start from February 5. … [Read more...] about Ahead of India Tour, England Complete 2-0 Whitewash Against Sri Lanka to Send ‘BIG WARNING’