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Japan is extending a state of emergency in Tokyo and expanding it to new regions as the Olympic Games host faces a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Delta variant spreads ‘like wild fire’
LOS ANGELES. – With a new wave of Covid-19 infections fuelled by the Delta variant striking countries worldwide, disease experts are scrambling to learn whether the latest version of coronavirus is making people – mainly the unvaccinated – sicker than before.
ZDF vaccinates Byo residents
THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has embarked on an outreach mass Covid-19 vaccination of members of the public as it complements Government efforts to accelerate vaccination in order for the country to achieve herd immunity.
CAAZ appoints new director
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has appointed Dr Elijah Chingosho as the new director-general with effect from August 1.
If I’ve already had COVID, do I need a vaccine? And how does the immune system respond? An expert explains
Over a year into the pandemic, questions around immune responses after COVID continue to confound.
Zambia deploys army ahead of polls
LUSAKA. – Zambian President Edgar Lungu has allowed the army and two other defence wings to help the police in containing violence that has marred the run-up to the general elections.
Kenyans want UK apology over land
LONDON. – The British government has been criticised for failing to apologise and compensate members of two communities in western Kenya whose land was taken away during the colonial era.
How do COVID-19 symptoms progress?
Most people will experience mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms for up to two weeks. Symptoms usually begin 2 to 14 days after a person has come into contact with the virus. Symptoms can vary from person to person but may include flu- or cold-like symptoms.
Flawed scientific papers fueling Covid-19 misinformation
Washington (AFP)- Scientific studies with poor methodology and inaccurate findings are exacerbating a Covid-19 misinformation crisis that is discouraging vaccination and putting lives at risk.
Kudzanai Bus terminus refurbished
The new-look Kudzanai Long Distance Bus Terminus in Gweru is now open, but the management is allowing only 20 percent occupancy of the vendor stalls at the moment in line with the Covid-19 regulations and with the intercity ban, buses and kombis are banned.