- Large countries, including the US and the UK, have banned South African travellers due to the 501Y.V2 Covid-19 variant.
- But the prevalence of fraudulent PCR tests in South Africa, which are required for international travel, is of equal concern, according to the CEO of regional carrier, Airlink.
- And South Africa, unlike other countries, has yet to enforce a standard authentication system and align with global best practice.
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While the 501Y.V2 variant, which was first detected in South Africa, is partly to blame for ongoing travel bans placed on the country, its failure to combat fraudulent PCR test result certificates may be as damaging, according to the CEO…