HIV and TB increase death risk from COVID-19, study finds—but not by much
Linda Nordling CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA—Living with HIV or active tuberculosis (TB) increases a person’s likelihood of dying from Covid-19, preliminary data from South Africa show. However, the effect is…
Covid-19- Spare a thought for minor children
Sibusisiwe Marunda Correspondent The child protection sector is relieved that in terms of infection, Covid-19 seems to have spared young children. But at the same time, we are concerned that…
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Brexit talks to enter ‘hot phase’ from September – German government document
Negotiations on the future relationship between Britain and the European Union will enter a hot phase from September, a German government document reviewed by Reuters showed. British Prime Minister Boris…
WHO welcomes preliminary results about dexamethasone use in treating critically ill COVID-19 patients
Herald Reporter The World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed the initial clinical trial results from the United Kingdom (UK) that show dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can be lifesaving for patients who…
Online platforms aid in funding for covid-19
Robin Muchetu Senior Writer ZIMBABWEANS living in the diaspora have set up an online platform, Zimthrive, which they are using to source resources and funds to aid people affected by…
COVID-19 affects men more than women and this could be the reason why, according to scientists
Adam Moeser When it comes to surviving critical cases of Covid-19, it appears that men draw the short straw. Initial reports from China revealed the early evidence of increased male…
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Unifreight geared for turbulent times
Enacy Mapakame Listed transport and logistics group – Unifreight Africa Limited says it has prepared itself to deal with the economic turbulence anticipated in the near future due to the…
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- June 18, 2020
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China will exempt some African countries from repaying certain loans
China will exempt some African countries from repaying zero-interest rate loans due at the end of 2020, state television reported on Wednesday, quoting President Xi Jingping’s speech at a summit.…
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SA Govt expected to support restructured SAA until March 2024
On top of being expected to raise R10.3 billion for the restructured South African Airways (SAA), the rescue practitioners’ final plan also proposes that the state support the new airline…
Super-potent human antibodies protect against COVID-19 in animal tests
Scripps Research Institute A team led by Scripps Research has discovered antibodies in the blood of recovered COVID-19 patients that provide powerful protection against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes the…