Women make up 58% of Covid-19 infections in South Africa says NICD
Women are being infected by Covid-19 at a higher rate than men in South Africa says the NICD as it releases more data showing an accelerated spread of the coronavirus.
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WHO deploys “surge” team to help South Africa stem Covid-19
The World Health Organisation has deployed a team of experts to help the government stem the coronavirus infections in South Africa. The country is one of the five countries most affected by the pandemic.
Vaccine good news as South Africa grapples with record Covid-19 infections
Government appeals to calm as Covid-19 infections pass 20 000 in 24 hours. The country has logged over 800 daily Coronavirus deaths for the first time since the outbreak, while new cases also hit a record high. Still, a vaccine announcement could bring hope.
Vaccination certificates: ‘Watch this space’, says Phaahla
The national Health Department will soon recommend the introduction of vaccination certificates to the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC); a move which according to Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, will "open up economic, social and religious activities".
Two variants of the coronavirus have combined to form ‘Frankenvirus’ – report
An investigation by scientists in the United States revealed two variants of the coronavirus have combined to create a ‘heavily mutated hybrid.’
There are lessons from HIV on how to effectively respond to Covid-19 and beyond, says UNAIDS
The response to Covid-19 can learn much from how countries in southern Africa handled the HIV pandemic. A new report by UNAIDS says the coronavirus pandemic is a chance to reimagine health systems.
Tembisa residents concerned over rising Covid-19 cases
The township is one of the coronavirus hotspot areas in the City of Ekurhuleni.
Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge
The new variant of the coronavirus has upended government plans to start vaccinating health care workers. While the health ministry has switched from the AstraZeneca to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, supply of doses is a challenge.
South Africa is ‘fully capable’ of handling the coronavirus says Chinese ambassador
The ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to South Africa, His Excellency Lin Songtian, assures South Africans that both countries are able to curb the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.By Elna Schütz, Portia Kobue.
Some coronaviruses kill, while others cause a common cold. We are getting closer to knowing why
It’s hard to imagine a time when “coronavirus” wasn’t a household word. But for a long time, this family of viruses had merited very little attention. Believed to be ubiquitous among animals and avian species, the first coronavirus to infect…
One year of Covid-19 in SA: ‘I don’t wish anyone to go through what I went through’
In the year since the coronavirus was recorded in South Africa, more than 50,000 people have died and the country has been profoundly affected. Health-e News spoke to survivors of Covid-19, and those grieving the loss brought by the pandemic.
NIDS-CRAM data – More South Africans willing to be vaccinated
There's been an increase in vaccine acceptance in South Africa since February according to the latest National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) – Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (CRAM).
New Covid-19 variant could mean reinfection – even after recovery
A global study of the new coronavirus variant, 501Y.V2, shows that the virus may be resistant to existing vaccines. As scientists warn of increased infections due to the variant, South Africa records hospital admissions doubling in second wave, while the coronavirus also transmits much faster.
New coronavirus variant blamed as thousands are infected in first days of the new year
South Africa has recorded nearly 190,000 new infections, with 4,900 deaths since New Year’s Day. In some province, new infections exceed 2020 peaks. As restrictions remain in place, the president is hopeful vaccines will arrive within months.
Myths busted: We debunk four Covid-19 myths
As the number of coronavirus cases increases, the number of bogus claims about Covid-19 cures have too. Here’s what you need to know so you don’t fall victim to fake chain messages.