Police prioritise probe into threats to leading Covid-19 researchers

Scientists have been accused of creating panic about the Omicron variant and received a threatening letter that was also sent to the presidency

12 December 2021 - 00:00

Police have prioritised an investigation into threats against leading Covid-19 researchers and scientists, some of whom advise the National Coronavirus Command Council...

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