Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, says a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has been identified causing a rapid spread of the coronavirus in the second wave. He says the second wave and emerging trends are likely being driven by the new strain. Mkhize has been addressing a virtual briefing together with the co-chair of the ministerial advisory committee and other scientists. He says they will present the new scientific developments and evidence that has been discovered on the virus For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews #Coronavirus #COVID19News on Social Media.