Israel confirms 5 more cases of South African COVID strain, bringing total to 27

The Health Ministry says five more cases of the South African mutated coronavirus strain have been confirmed in Israel, all travelers from South Africa or Dubai or people who came in contact with them.

The development brings to 27 the total confirmed cases in the country of the more infectious strain, which officials fears could prove resistant to COVID-19 vaccines.

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