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New study shows Covid variant first discovered in SA protects against other variants Updated Nokukhanya N Mntambo South African scientists have made a breakthrough in the fight against Covid-19.  On Wednesday, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize led a media briefing to give an update on the latest scientific developments on the Covid front.  Nzimande told journalists that the 501Y.V2 variant, which was first discovered in South Africa, can provide protection against infection by other circulating variants.  Since the start of the pandemic, the virus has mutated and developed into other variants.  The 501Y.V2 found in 48 countries, including South Africa, has become one of the most dominant variants, driving the country’s second wave of infections.  

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