Covid: Top Chinese scientist says don’t rule out lab leak

The possibility the Covid virus leaked from a laboratory should not be ruled out, a former top Chinese government scientist has told BBC News. As head of China’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC), Prof George Gao played a key role in the pandemic response and efforts to trace its origins. China’s government dismisses any suggestion […]

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US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid

US Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday but is asymptomatic and not considered a current close contact of President Joe Biden, the White House said. “Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on rapid and PCR tests. She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the […]

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New Covid-19 Variant Detected In Botswana

BOTSWANA has detected a new omicron sub variant, Omicron B.A.4 and B.A.5.   Authorities in the neighbouring country said four people have tested positive to the new variant and have mild symptoms so far.   In a statement Monday, Botswana’s Health ministry permanent Christopher Nyanga urged the public not to panic.   “The ministry of […]

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