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    Another Coronavirus variant has been detected in Nigeria in West Africa

    Another Coronavirus variant has been detected in Nigeria in West Africa


    The UK announced it has detected two new strains of the virus in returned travellers in the past week.

    And a new strainnew discovered that came in from South Africa is believed to be 70 percent more contagious and mutated further than the British one.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Soccer:
    Former All Whites goalkeeper Jacob Spoonley hopes the Wellington Phoenix are supporting their glovesman Josh Oluwayemi  16:17

     Motorsports:
    Matt Payne has been unable to back up his provisional qualifying effort in the Top10 shootout for the final race of the Supercars weekend in Sydney 16:17

     Entertainment:
    Jason Bateman came close to quitting Hollywood to fulfil his dream of opening a cafe in Europe 16:17

     International:
    After a rare Supreme Court loss for Trump, here's his record with the bench 16:07

     Entertainment:
    Odessa A'zion has insisted the "last thing" she ever wants to do is "offend anybody" 15:47

     Cricket:
    New Zealand's T20 World Cup cricket clash against Pakistan in Colombo may have been rained out...but it's still a milestone match for Daryl Mitchell 15:27

     Entertainment:
    Jennifer Garner's children think she is "fully cringe" 15:17

     Rugby:
    Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year 14:57

     Accident and Emergency:
    Two people have died and another three are in a critical condition, after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough 14:47

     Entertainment:
    The Nancy Guthrie reward money has been doubled as the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom continues 14:47

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