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Mary Van Beusekom A retrospective study of 57 adult Covid-19 patients published in Respiratory Research found significant lung impairment in the recovery phase, particularly in patients with severe disease. Researchers…
Will sport embrace electronic whistles in a Covid-19 world?
The Covid-19 pandemic has already seen sports equipment manufacturers developing new innovations for an easier return-to-play journey for various codes. One prominent example is Kookaburra, who a while ago touted…
‘Slob style’ is the Covid-19 fashion statement. But will it survive after lockdown?
Morwenna Ferrier I went on maternity leave last summer. Occasionally during that time I would think idly about what I would wear when I was back at work and my…
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Company messenger loses US$30 000
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter A MESSENGER at a Bulawayo company lost US$30 000 to thieves who broke into his car within 10 minutes of parking at a retail shop to buy…
Turn Your Covid-19 Solution into a Viable Business
Dirk G. Schroeder As the challenges associated with the coronavirus pandemic mount, there is no shortage of innovative entrepreneurs who have stepped up to help. During March and April 2020…
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ZKU work to include martial arts in schools
Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe Karate Union (ZKU) is working towards ensuring the martial arts is included in the mainstream education system as part of efforts to develop and…
‘Frightening’: S Africa sees biggest daily jump in COVID-19 cases
South Africa has reported its biggest single-day jump in coronavirus cases, as hospitals across the country brace for an onslaught of patients and officials warn of another strict lockdown. More…
How to get young kids to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic
Krista Conger Earlier this month, the World Health Organization issued new recommendations about wearing cloth face masks in public to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.…
Coronavirus: Testing sewage an ‘easy win’
Victoria Gill Scientists led by UK’s Centre for Ecology and Hydrology are working on a standardised test to “count” the amount of coronavirus in a wastewater sample. “The earlier you…
COVID-19: Study shows virus can infect heart cells in lab dish
A new study shows that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 (coronavirus), can infect heart cells in a lab dish, indicating it may be possible for heart cells in COVID-19…