ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Epidemiologist says it may be necessary to quarantine arrivals from South Africa | ABC News” – below is their description.
There are concerns that a new COVID variant emerging in South Africa could be the worst one yet.
The country’s health authorities say it could be more infectious and potentially evade vaccines, prompting the UK to temporarily ban flights from several African nations.
Professor Mary-Louise Mclaws is an epidemiologist and adviser to the World Health Organization.
She says it may be necessary to quarantine arrivals from South Africa amid concerns around the new variant.
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