Fifth Covid wave crashed through SA’s 97% antibody protection

The findings show the ability of Omicron sublineages to infect those who already have defences against the disease

30 May 2022 - 19:00 By Antony Sguazzin

SA experienced a fifth wave of Covid-19 infections despite 97% of the population having antibodies due to previous infections or vaccination, the results of a blood survey show...

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