adminCovid-19 gives birth to a new breed of couriers
Robin Muchetu Senior Reporter WHEN the country went into lockdown several weeks ago because of Covid-19, everything came to a standstill as people were hibernating in their homes waiting for the…
Coronavirus: Nations heading in wrong direction with Covid-19, says WHO
The coronavirus pandemic will get “worse and worse” if governments fail to take more decisive action, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said…
COVID-19 May Spike Blood Sugar, Raising Death Risk
E.J. Mundell Bodies stressed by severe COVID-19 could produce abnormally high blood sugar levels, even in people without diagnosed diabetes. And that appears tied to a doubling of the odds…
S. Africa’s daily confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 10,000 mark for days
CAPE TOWN- South Africa’s daily confirmed COVID-19 cases have surpassed 10,000 for days running, indicating the approaching of the infection peak, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Tuesday. In the…
Fauci warns young of Covid-19 risks and says crisis could match 1918 flu
Kenya Evelyn and Jessica Glenza Top US public health expert Anthony Fauci warned on Tuesday that the global coronavirus outbreak could be as bad as the 1918 flu pandemic, calling…
How could COVID-19 change research culture for the better?
Ben Bleasdale COVID-19 is transforming every aspect of society – and research is no exception. But how can we use what we’ve learned in the past six months to build…
An editorial in a top medical journal says low-carb diets could help prevent coronavirus complications. Experts say it’s not that simple.
Gabby Landsverk As countries like the US and UK are facing a potential second wave of coronavirus, researchers are scrambling to find potential new long-term solutions to fight the disease.…
Over 8,000 health workers contract COVID-19 in Africa
Felix Tih ANKARA More than 8,000 health workers have been infected with COVID-19 in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa said on Monday. ”This is why…
Africa’s Varied COVID Landscapes
There is not a single African COVID-19 trajectory, but rather multiple, distinct risk profiles. Recognizing this can facilitate a better understanding of and response to the pandemic threat in Africa.…
Covid-19: President warns of further restrictions
President Mnangagwa is ready to put in place any needed measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 infections after the recent spike in local transmissions.