COVID-19
Keep informed about the latest stories related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Will the new variant of COVID-19 make re-infection more likely?
New variants of the coronavirus are causing alarm across the UK and South Africa, with many countries closing their borders to travellers from these countries. But what effect could new strains have on our ability to control the pandemic?
South Sudan: We are ready to take up the challenge
Western Equatoria Ministry of Health and UNICEF are preparing for COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.
Eureka! Two Vaccines Work — But What About the Also-Rans in the Pharma Arms Race?
How two effective vaccines on the market make it so much harder to quickly test any competing vaccines.
How COVID-19 is placing increased pressure on water resources for farmers in Cameroon
In Cameroon’s Marua region, the pandemic means farmers are now faced with the double challenge of using what limited water resources they have to grow crops while saving lives through handwashing.
If I delay getting a COVID-19 vaccine, what impact will it have?
Taking a wait-and-see approach to COVID-19 vaccines could lead to only pockets of the population being protected. Will this be enough to end the pandemic?
Oxford scientists: how we developed our COVID-19 vaccine in record time
What normally takes decades has been achieved in 12 months, without cutting corners.
How South Africa is preparing for its COVID-19 vaccine introduction
As participating countries look towards receiving their first batch of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility, we examine how South Africa is ramping up its readiness.
Has Covid-19 permanently altered the development timetable for other vaccines?
Covid-19 has changed the world of vaccines, but that doesn't mean all diseases will get treatments as quickly.
Preparing ahead: How Imo State harnessed the REDISSE project to improve its COVID-19 response
As at January 12, 2021, Nigeria has had over a hundred thousand confirmed cases of the novel 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection. The pandemic has continued to challenge healthcare system...
As long as humans encroach on nature, pandemics are inevitable — making it important to concentrate resources in areas where people and wildlife are linked.
