New COVID-19 Variant No Threat to South Africa The NICD has confirmed there are no cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1. While experts advise against panic, they raise concerns over the lack of updated vaccines in the country. **Focus Keywords:** COVID-19 South Africa, NB.1.8.1 variant, NICD, COVID vaccines South Africa, misinformation **Tags:** SARS-CoV-2, Anne…