According toTimesLIVE, Mkhize saidthe government is on “high alert"for the Covid-19 variant circulating in India.

The variant the patient had tested positive for was not yet established.

Reports say that around 325 000 doses of the vaccine landed at OR Tambo International Airport.

No Cases of India Variant in SA, Says NICD and Health Department

Dr Zweli Mhize and the NICD have said that there are no cases of India’s Covid-19 variant in SA. Image: @departmentofhealth_zaSource: Instagram

The National Control Laboratory will be assessing the vaccine for quality assurance.

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