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Earlier,Briefly.co.zareported that theBrazil Covid variant may be more contagious and spread easily.
The variant can reportedly reinfect people who previously recovered from Covid-19.
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Preliminary research revealed the chance of reinfection is between 25% and 60%.
According to scientists, the variant is highly transmissible.
Research suggests the variant emerged around early November and spread quickly, causing many reinfections.
Minister Zweli Mkhize and Minister Blade Nzimande were joined by scientist where they revealed the 501Y.V2 Covid variant neutralises itself. Image: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg, GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFPSource: Getty Images
Prof Madhi was speaking on Monday during a leadership dialogue hosted by WitsBusinessSchool.
Prior predictions suggested the third wave would be arriving towards the winter months (June onwards).
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
