The Department of Health reports 52 additional cases B.1.351 variant (South Africa variant) cases and 31 more cases of the B.1.1.7 variant (UK variant) in the country. SURGE testing has been deployed in North Kensington after cases of the South African variant were found. There was financial and practical support available "for those who test positive and have to isolate and their contacts", he added. SURGE TESTING has taken over in some London postcodes, as health authorities work to identify and isolate new cases of the South Africa Covid variant. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Britain's confirmed cases of the South Africa coronavirus variant have hit at least 147, but "homegrown" strains are the "biggest worry", according to experts. Novavax’s vaccine had 49 per cent efficacy in South Africa versus 90 per cent in the UK. UK total of 170 cases of South Africa Covid variant 'reassuring' Public Health England expert says figure suggests B1351 has not taken hold in Britain … Cases are linked to travellers arriving in the UK, … People in the areas should continue using twice-weekly rapid testing alongside the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test as part of the surge testing, the council said. Director of public health for the authority Dr Justin Varney said it was "essential" all adults in the affected areas take up the offer of PCR testing "to help us contain the spread quickly and identify any further local cases". 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This would include "significantly increasing the testing offer in a targeted and intelligence-led way". Four rockets were launched towards Israel from Lebanese territory, the Israeli military says. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. An extra 56 cases were reported this week and although Public Health England (PHE) has not provided a geographical breakdown of where these are specifically, but it does say 524 are in England. Princess Beatrice reveals she’s PREGNANT… and is timing a dig at Harry & Meghan? SURGE testing has been deployed in North Kensington after cases of the South African variant were found. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk, Surge testing needed to 'get ahead of infection', Extra testing after South Africa variant found. These include the South African mutation and the newly found Indian variant, of which there are now 77 cases in the UK. The small cluster of cases in the area are not linked to other infections of the same variant in South London. Residents over 16 living or working there were strongly encouraged to take part in door-to-door testing when offered, even if they were not showing symptoms, the authority said. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The UK has identified 77 cases of the coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa, the health secretary has said. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Worcestershire County Council says these cases have not been traced back to international travel. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, People living in the area have been asked to get tested to stop the spread, Dr Jenny Harries says people in areas with Indian variants should behave more cautiously, a refined vaccine has been found to 'neutralise' the Brazil and South African coronavirus variants, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Officials said in a statement that they have found the county’s second case of B1351, also known as the South African variant. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. The UK must "come down hard" on the South African coronavirus variant, the health secretary has said, after cases with no links to travel were detected. In these instances, contact tracers will look back over an extended period in order to determine the route of transmission. Nationwide, the CDC has tallied 1,523 cases of the UK variant, 21 cases of the South African variant, and five cases of a worrisome variant that first emerged in Brazil. Those confirmed to have the variant have self-isolated and their contacts told. By Liam Doyle PUBLISHED: 16:14, Mon, May 10, 2021 SURGE testing is being deployed in Redditch after cases of the South African variant of Covid-19 were discovered. A "small number of cases" of the South Africa Covid-19 variant have been found in Redditch, a council said. According to the latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics, about one in 480 people in private households in England had Covid-19 in the week to 10 April - down from one in 340 the previous week. Junior health minister Edward Argar revealed the figure on Monday, after a new study suggested that the Oxford/Astra Zeneca COVID vaccine does not offer effective protection against mild or moderate illness caused by the variant. 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This is the lowest figure since the week to 19 September last year, when the estimate stood at one in 500. SAN JOSE (CBS SF) – Health officials in Santa Clara County reported Wednesday new cases of COVID-19 variants believed to be easier to spread, reminding residents to continue following prevention measures. London had the vast majority of South African variant cases by the end of March (167), PHE data showed. © 2021 BBC. Health Secretary Francsico Duque III revealed during a briefing in Davao City on Friday that the DOH has discovered 52 additional cases … 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. What we know about the South Africa variant and vaccines. A Department of Health spokesperson said: "Everybody aged 16 years and over who resides or works in these postcodes is strongly encouraged to take a Covid-19 PCR test, whether they are showing symptoms or not. 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A total of 600 people in the UK have now contracted the South African coronavirus variant, new figures show. Covid-19 infections across all parts of the UK have fallen to the lowest level since the autumn, new figures suggest. The South African variant was first found in the country in December and experts fear it can spread at a faster rate than other strains. Six cases were found to have the P.3 variant, 46 cases with the UK variant (B.1.1.7), and 62 cases with the South Africa variant (B.1.351), the DOH said. One case was within the Ladywood and Soho & Jewellery Quarter wards and surge testing will be carried out. 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The VOC -20DEC-02 variant was first detected in South Africa and was first sequenced in the UK in December 2020. "Enhanced contact tracing will be used for individuals testing positive with a variant of concern. "People in this area should also continue using twice-weekly rapid testing alongside the PCR test as part of surge testing.". Hundreds of cases of the South African variant have been detected in the UK. South Africa: Health Dept Confirms Cases of Indian, UK Covid-19 Variants. People living in the W11 postcode in London should get a PCR Covid test, even if they aren't showing symptoms. Last week we told how a refined vaccine has been found to 'neutralise' the Brazil and South African coronavirus variants, US company Moderna claims. In a statement, the DOH said 46 more cases of the UK variant and 62 additional South African variant cases were detected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that, as with its U.K. cousin, the South African variation is no more lethal than plain vanilla COVID-19, … The latest trials found getting a third jab of either its current Covid-19 shot or the experimental new tweaked vaccine increases immunity against both variants. South Africa coronavirus variant: What's the risk? Matt Hancock said all 77 cases were connected to travel from South Africa and were under close observation, as were nine identified cases of a Brazilian variant. Read about our approach to external linking. About 193 cases of this variant have been detected in the UK. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing and genomic sequencing for those who live and work in Redditch, Worcestershire, after multiple cases of the South Africa Covid variant were found There is not yet any evidence to suggest that symptoms differ from the three Covid-19 symptoms already highlighted by the NHS. 9 May 2021. allAfrica.com. "People with symptoms should book a free test online or by phone so they can get tested at a testing site or have a testing kit sent to them at home. This week people in parts of Smethwick were being urged to get tested for coronavirus, after a case of the South Africa variant was detected. 1 A new variant of SARS-CoV-2, like those that have sprung up in the UK, Brazil and South Africa, emerges. Six cases of the South Africa variant, … VideoPeople pay to watch me play chess. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A "small number of cases" of the South Africa Covid-19 variant have been found, Birmingham City Council says. ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday said more cases of the P.3, UK, and South Africa variants of COVID-19 have been detected. All cases are now self-isolating and tracing has taken place to locate their contacts and ask them to self-isolate. A "small number of cases" of the South Africa Covid-19 variant have been found, Birmingham City Council says. Indian variant cases rise by 28% in 2 days with surge testing in 8 new hotspots, Bill Turnbull will replace Piers Morgan on GMB in reunion with Susanna Reid, A million Brits could have benefit payments stopped unless they act now. Scientists have warned the mutation, named 501YV2, is feared to be at least 50 per cent more contagious, with hundreds more undetected cases thought to be in the country. The UK variant, also known as B.1.1.7, was first detected in September 2020, and is now causing 98 percent of all COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom. Britain has detected 77 cases of the South African variant of COVID-19, the health minister said on Sunday, also urging people to strictly follow lockdown rules as the best precaution against Britain's own potentially more deadly variant. Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest updates. Another 15 cases of the South African coronavirus variant have been found in the UK, amid concerns it could make vaccines less effective if it becomes widespread. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. South Africa’s health ministry said last week that it had also detected the first four cases of a new coronavirus variant that emerged in India and 11 cases of the variant …