South Africa detects new coronavirus C.1.2 variant • FRANCE 24 English

In tonight's edition: South African researchers are keeping a close eye on the infection rates of a new coronavirus C.1.2 variant. It is only present at low levels in the country but its mutations are similar to hyper transmissible strains like Delta. And three months after the Nyiragongo volcanic eruption in DR Congo, thousands are still left stranded in makeshift shelters and lacking food and water.  🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on Twitter: https://f24.my/TWen Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen