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DNA used to identify sailor of doomed 1845 Franklin arctic expedition – Port Elizabeth in the News

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DNA used to identify sailor of doomed 1845 Franklin arctic expedition: A sailor of the infamous doomed 1845 Franklin arctic expedition was identified using DNA samples from a living relative in South Africa.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Coronavirus | South Africa detects four cases of COVID-19 variant found in India: We are all deeply concerned about the threat of ‘variants of concern’ and these reports demonstrate that the issue is complicated,” said South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Drugs worth thousands of rand seized in Gqeberha, one arrested: Members from the Anti-Gang Unit in Gqeberha have arrested a 37-year-old man traveling in a bus from Gauteng and confiscated drugs worth more than R684-thousand.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Two suspects arrested in Gqeberha for possession of abalone: Two suspected abalone poachers are expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Monday, following their arrest in Marine Drive in Gqeberha on Friday.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

South Africa Detects 4 Cases of Indian Covid Variant, No Cause for Panic Says Health Min: The minister’s statement was released amid growing concerns in the last fortnight about the Indian variant spreading after the crew of two ships travelling between the two countries tested positive …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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