Israel Produces Best Evidence Yet About Pfizer Vaccine – But Netanyahu’s Vaccine Politics & Airport Chaos Cast Shadow Over Success 25/02/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The largest peer reviewed study to date of some 1.193 million Israelis – half of whom received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine – confirms the vaccine’s efficacy in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 as well as serious cases and deaths – even after the first dose is administered. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, […] Continue reading -> Some Countries Ease Lockdowns, But Others Battle New COVID-19 Surges 23/02/2021 Raisa Santos & Kerry Cullinan The United Kingdom, Switzerland, Israel and Turkey are cautiously reopening businesses and relaxing limits on gatherings and travel as COVID-19 cases declined both globally and within these countries. However, parts of France, the Czech Republic, and Sweden are preparing for harder lockdown measures as their cases surge in contrast to worldwide trends. As of 23 […] Continue reading -> Global Citizen Launches ‘Recover Better Together’ Campaign – Guinea Launches Ebola Vaccinations – Nigeria & Zambia Studies Show High SARS-CoV2 Infections 23/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Vaccinating all of Africa’s health workers would need half a percent of all the doses that the G-7 countries have purchased, according to Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans. On Tuesday, Global Citizen launched a five-point ‘Recover Better Together’ plan for the world, aimed at getting millions of citizens behind ending COVID-19 for all, ending the […] Continue reading -> ‘Rapid Response Platforms’ Enabled COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Says Fauci 23/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Rapid response platforms, particularly the messenger RNA (mRNA) platform, have changed the landscape of vaccine development, enabling the rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) on Monday. Fauci, speaking at the opening of the Global Vaccine and Immunization Research Forum (GVIRF), […] Continue reading -> EU Cannot Sue AstraZeneca – Germany Commits to Sharing Doses 22/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Kerry Cullinan Threats from the European Commission to sue AstraZeneca over the delay in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines hold no weight, according to the EU’s contract with the pharma company in which the right to sue was waived. Following the drugmaker’s announcement in late January of a 60% shortfall in vaccine deliveries for the first quarter after […] Continue reading -> India Moots Regional Pandemic Platform with 10 Neighbours 22/02/2021 Menaka Rao After donating over 6 million Covid vaccines to more than 13 countries, the Indian government suggested the creation of a regional pandemic platform for preparedness and medical emergencies with its 10 neighbouring countries. At a meeting with health officials, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed creating “a special visa scheme” for doctors and nurses to […] Continue reading -> US & G7 Countries Make US$ 4.3 Billion In New Commitments To COVAX Global Vaccine Facility – Novavax To Provide 1.1 Billion Vaccine Doses 19/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The United States is donating an additional US$2 billion to the COVAX facility over the next two years to facilitate the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries, while the pharma company Novavax will provide a total of 1.1 billion doses of its vaccine to COVAX – a gesture that could increase […] Continue reading -> WHO Official Walks Back On China Comments About Imported Frozen Foods As Possible Source Of 2019 Wuhan SARS-CoV2 Outbreak 18/02/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO head of the international expert mission to China to investigate the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, told a press briefing Thursday that the international expert group is not seriously considering the Chinese theory that the virus outbreak in Wuhan, first infected Wuhan residents through imported frozen foods. The theory that imported frozen foods […] Continue reading -> Crime And (No) Punishment: Why Africa’s Ports Are Vulnerable To Counterfeit COVID Vaccines 18/02/2021 Darren Taylor/Bhekisisa MOMBASA, KENYA – Africa’s ports are vulnerable to crime and corruption. Now they’re set to be the main thoroughfare for COVID vaccines entering the continent. Here’s why we need a better strategy to curb potential counterfeits coming through. Black-green tears of moss streak the facades of once-white buildings. The city is a maze of narrow […] Continue reading -> South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Some Countries Ease Lockdowns, But Others Battle New COVID-19 Surges 23/02/2021 Raisa Santos & Kerry Cullinan The United Kingdom, Switzerland, Israel and Turkey are cautiously reopening businesses and relaxing limits on gatherings and travel as COVID-19 cases declined both globally and within these countries. However, parts of France, the Czech Republic, and Sweden are preparing for harder lockdown measures as their cases surge in contrast to worldwide trends. As of 23 […] Continue reading -> Global Citizen Launches ‘Recover Better Together’ Campaign – Guinea Launches Ebola Vaccinations – Nigeria & Zambia Studies Show High SARS-CoV2 Infections 23/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Vaccinating all of Africa’s health workers would need half a percent of all the doses that the G-7 countries have purchased, according to Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans. On Tuesday, Global Citizen launched a five-point ‘Recover Better Together’ plan for the world, aimed at getting millions of citizens behind ending COVID-19 for all, ending the […] Continue reading -> ‘Rapid Response Platforms’ Enabled COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Says Fauci 23/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Rapid response platforms, particularly the messenger RNA (mRNA) platform, have changed the landscape of vaccine development, enabling the rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) on Monday. Fauci, speaking at the opening of the Global Vaccine and Immunization Research Forum (GVIRF), […] Continue reading -> EU Cannot Sue AstraZeneca – Germany Commits to Sharing Doses 22/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Kerry Cullinan Threats from the European Commission to sue AstraZeneca over the delay in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines hold no weight, according to the EU’s contract with the pharma company in which the right to sue was waived. Following the drugmaker’s announcement in late January of a 60% shortfall in vaccine deliveries for the first quarter after […] Continue reading -> India Moots Regional Pandemic Platform with 10 Neighbours 22/02/2021 Menaka Rao After donating over 6 million Covid vaccines to more than 13 countries, the Indian government suggested the creation of a regional pandemic platform for preparedness and medical emergencies with its 10 neighbouring countries. At a meeting with health officials, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed creating “a special visa scheme” for doctors and nurses to […] Continue reading -> US & G7 Countries Make US$ 4.3 Billion In New Commitments To COVAX Global Vaccine Facility – Novavax To Provide 1.1 Billion Vaccine Doses 19/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The United States is donating an additional US$2 billion to the COVAX facility over the next two years to facilitate the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries, while the pharma company Novavax will provide a total of 1.1 billion doses of its vaccine to COVAX – a gesture that could increase […] Continue reading -> WHO Official Walks Back On China Comments About Imported Frozen Foods As Possible Source Of 2019 Wuhan SARS-CoV2 Outbreak 18/02/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO head of the international expert mission to China to investigate the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, told a press briefing Thursday that the international expert group is not seriously considering the Chinese theory that the virus outbreak in Wuhan, first infected Wuhan residents through imported frozen foods. The theory that imported frozen foods […] Continue reading -> Crime And (No) Punishment: Why Africa’s Ports Are Vulnerable To Counterfeit COVID Vaccines 18/02/2021 Darren Taylor/Bhekisisa MOMBASA, KENYA – Africa’s ports are vulnerable to crime and corruption. Now they’re set to be the main thoroughfare for COVID vaccines entering the continent. Here’s why we need a better strategy to curb potential counterfeits coming through. Black-green tears of moss streak the facades of once-white buildings. The city is a maze of narrow […] Continue reading -> South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Global Citizen Launches ‘Recover Better Together’ Campaign – Guinea Launches Ebola Vaccinations – Nigeria & Zambia Studies Show High SARS-CoV2 Infections 23/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Vaccinating all of Africa’s health workers would need half a percent of all the doses that the G-7 countries have purchased, according to Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans. On Tuesday, Global Citizen launched a five-point ‘Recover Better Together’ plan for the world, aimed at getting millions of citizens behind ending COVID-19 for all, ending the […] Continue reading -> ‘Rapid Response Platforms’ Enabled COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Says Fauci 23/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Rapid response platforms, particularly the messenger RNA (mRNA) platform, have changed the landscape of vaccine development, enabling the rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) on Monday. Fauci, speaking at the opening of the Global Vaccine and Immunization Research Forum (GVIRF), […] Continue reading -> EU Cannot Sue AstraZeneca – Germany Commits to Sharing Doses 22/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Kerry Cullinan Threats from the European Commission to sue AstraZeneca over the delay in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines hold no weight, according to the EU’s contract with the pharma company in which the right to sue was waived. Following the drugmaker’s announcement in late January of a 60% shortfall in vaccine deliveries for the first quarter after […] Continue reading -> India Moots Regional Pandemic Platform with 10 Neighbours 22/02/2021 Menaka Rao After donating over 6 million Covid vaccines to more than 13 countries, the Indian government suggested the creation of a regional pandemic platform for preparedness and medical emergencies with its 10 neighbouring countries. At a meeting with health officials, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed creating “a special visa scheme” for doctors and nurses to […] Continue reading -> US & G7 Countries Make US$ 4.3 Billion In New Commitments To COVAX Global Vaccine Facility – Novavax To Provide 1.1 Billion Vaccine Doses 19/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The United States is donating an additional US$2 billion to the COVAX facility over the next two years to facilitate the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries, while the pharma company Novavax will provide a total of 1.1 billion doses of its vaccine to COVAX – a gesture that could increase […] Continue reading -> WHO Official Walks Back On China Comments About Imported Frozen Foods As Possible Source Of 2019 Wuhan SARS-CoV2 Outbreak 18/02/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO head of the international expert mission to China to investigate the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, told a press briefing Thursday that the international expert group is not seriously considering the Chinese theory that the virus outbreak in Wuhan, first infected Wuhan residents through imported frozen foods. The theory that imported frozen foods […] Continue reading -> Crime And (No) Punishment: Why Africa’s Ports Are Vulnerable To Counterfeit COVID Vaccines 18/02/2021 Darren Taylor/Bhekisisa MOMBASA, KENYA – Africa’s ports are vulnerable to crime and corruption. Now they’re set to be the main thoroughfare for COVID vaccines entering the continent. Here’s why we need a better strategy to curb potential counterfeits coming through. Black-green tears of moss streak the facades of once-white buildings. The city is a maze of narrow […] Continue reading -> South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
‘Rapid Response Platforms’ Enabled COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Says Fauci 23/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Rapid response platforms, particularly the messenger RNA (mRNA) platform, have changed the landscape of vaccine development, enabling the rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) on Monday. Fauci, speaking at the opening of the Global Vaccine and Immunization Research Forum (GVIRF), […] Continue reading -> EU Cannot Sue AstraZeneca – Germany Commits to Sharing Doses 22/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Kerry Cullinan Threats from the European Commission to sue AstraZeneca over the delay in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines hold no weight, according to the EU’s contract with the pharma company in which the right to sue was waived. Following the drugmaker’s announcement in late January of a 60% shortfall in vaccine deliveries for the first quarter after […] Continue reading -> India Moots Regional Pandemic Platform with 10 Neighbours 22/02/2021 Menaka Rao After donating over 6 million Covid vaccines to more than 13 countries, the Indian government suggested the creation of a regional pandemic platform for preparedness and medical emergencies with its 10 neighbouring countries. At a meeting with health officials, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed creating “a special visa scheme” for doctors and nurses to […] Continue reading -> US & G7 Countries Make US$ 4.3 Billion In New Commitments To COVAX Global Vaccine Facility – Novavax To Provide 1.1 Billion Vaccine Doses 19/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The United States is donating an additional US$2 billion to the COVAX facility over the next two years to facilitate the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries, while the pharma company Novavax will provide a total of 1.1 billion doses of its vaccine to COVAX – a gesture that could increase […] Continue reading -> WHO Official Walks Back On China Comments About Imported Frozen Foods As Possible Source Of 2019 Wuhan SARS-CoV2 Outbreak 18/02/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO head of the international expert mission to China to investigate the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, told a press briefing Thursday that the international expert group is not seriously considering the Chinese theory that the virus outbreak in Wuhan, first infected Wuhan residents through imported frozen foods. The theory that imported frozen foods […] Continue reading -> Crime And (No) Punishment: Why Africa’s Ports Are Vulnerable To Counterfeit COVID Vaccines 18/02/2021 Darren Taylor/Bhekisisa MOMBASA, KENYA – Africa’s ports are vulnerable to crime and corruption. Now they’re set to be the main thoroughfare for COVID vaccines entering the continent. Here’s why we need a better strategy to curb potential counterfeits coming through. Black-green tears of moss streak the facades of once-white buildings. The city is a maze of narrow […] Continue reading -> South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
EU Cannot Sue AstraZeneca – Germany Commits to Sharing Doses 22/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Kerry Cullinan Threats from the European Commission to sue AstraZeneca over the delay in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines hold no weight, according to the EU’s contract with the pharma company in which the right to sue was waived. Following the drugmaker’s announcement in late January of a 60% shortfall in vaccine deliveries for the first quarter after […] Continue reading -> India Moots Regional Pandemic Platform with 10 Neighbours 22/02/2021 Menaka Rao After donating over 6 million Covid vaccines to more than 13 countries, the Indian government suggested the creation of a regional pandemic platform for preparedness and medical emergencies with its 10 neighbouring countries. At a meeting with health officials, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed creating “a special visa scheme” for doctors and nurses to […] Continue reading -> US & G7 Countries Make US$ 4.3 Billion In New Commitments To COVAX Global Vaccine Facility – Novavax To Provide 1.1 Billion Vaccine Doses 19/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The United States is donating an additional US$2 billion to the COVAX facility over the next two years to facilitate the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries, while the pharma company Novavax will provide a total of 1.1 billion doses of its vaccine to COVAX – a gesture that could increase […] Continue reading -> WHO Official Walks Back On China Comments About Imported Frozen Foods As Possible Source Of 2019 Wuhan SARS-CoV2 Outbreak 18/02/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO head of the international expert mission to China to investigate the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, told a press briefing Thursday that the international expert group is not seriously considering the Chinese theory that the virus outbreak in Wuhan, first infected Wuhan residents through imported frozen foods. The theory that imported frozen foods […] Continue reading -> Crime And (No) Punishment: Why Africa’s Ports Are Vulnerable To Counterfeit COVID Vaccines 18/02/2021 Darren Taylor/Bhekisisa MOMBASA, KENYA – Africa’s ports are vulnerable to crime and corruption. Now they’re set to be the main thoroughfare for COVID vaccines entering the continent. Here’s why we need a better strategy to curb potential counterfeits coming through. Black-green tears of moss streak the facades of once-white buildings. The city is a maze of narrow […] Continue reading -> South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
India Moots Regional Pandemic Platform with 10 Neighbours 22/02/2021 Menaka Rao After donating over 6 million Covid vaccines to more than 13 countries, the Indian government suggested the creation of a regional pandemic platform for preparedness and medical emergencies with its 10 neighbouring countries. At a meeting with health officials, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed creating “a special visa scheme” for doctors and nurses to […] Continue reading -> US & G7 Countries Make US$ 4.3 Billion In New Commitments To COVAX Global Vaccine Facility – Novavax To Provide 1.1 Billion Vaccine Doses 19/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The United States is donating an additional US$2 billion to the COVAX facility over the next two years to facilitate the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries, while the pharma company Novavax will provide a total of 1.1 billion doses of its vaccine to COVAX – a gesture that could increase […] Continue reading -> WHO Official Walks Back On China Comments About Imported Frozen Foods As Possible Source Of 2019 Wuhan SARS-CoV2 Outbreak 18/02/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO head of the international expert mission to China to investigate the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, told a press briefing Thursday that the international expert group is not seriously considering the Chinese theory that the virus outbreak in Wuhan, first infected Wuhan residents through imported frozen foods. The theory that imported frozen foods […] Continue reading -> Crime And (No) Punishment: Why Africa’s Ports Are Vulnerable To Counterfeit COVID Vaccines 18/02/2021 Darren Taylor/Bhekisisa MOMBASA, KENYA – Africa’s ports are vulnerable to crime and corruption. Now they’re set to be the main thoroughfare for COVID vaccines entering the continent. Here’s why we need a better strategy to curb potential counterfeits coming through. Black-green tears of moss streak the facades of once-white buildings. The city is a maze of narrow […] Continue reading -> South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
US & G7 Countries Make US$ 4.3 Billion In New Commitments To COVAX Global Vaccine Facility – Novavax To Provide 1.1 Billion Vaccine Doses 19/02/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The United States is donating an additional US$2 billion to the COVAX facility over the next two years to facilitate the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries, while the pharma company Novavax will provide a total of 1.1 billion doses of its vaccine to COVAX – a gesture that could increase […] Continue reading -> WHO Official Walks Back On China Comments About Imported Frozen Foods As Possible Source Of 2019 Wuhan SARS-CoV2 Outbreak 18/02/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO head of the international expert mission to China to investigate the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, told a press briefing Thursday that the international expert group is not seriously considering the Chinese theory that the virus outbreak in Wuhan, first infected Wuhan residents through imported frozen foods. The theory that imported frozen foods […] Continue reading -> Crime And (No) Punishment: Why Africa’s Ports Are Vulnerable To Counterfeit COVID Vaccines 18/02/2021 Darren Taylor/Bhekisisa MOMBASA, KENYA – Africa’s ports are vulnerable to crime and corruption. Now they’re set to be the main thoroughfare for COVID vaccines entering the continent. Here’s why we need a better strategy to curb potential counterfeits coming through. Black-green tears of moss streak the facades of once-white buildings. The city is a maze of narrow […] Continue reading -> South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO Official Walks Back On China Comments About Imported Frozen Foods As Possible Source Of 2019 Wuhan SARS-CoV2 Outbreak 18/02/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO head of the international expert mission to China to investigate the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, told a press briefing Thursday that the international expert group is not seriously considering the Chinese theory that the virus outbreak in Wuhan, first infected Wuhan residents through imported frozen foods. The theory that imported frozen foods […] Continue reading -> Crime And (No) Punishment: Why Africa’s Ports Are Vulnerable To Counterfeit COVID Vaccines 18/02/2021 Darren Taylor/Bhekisisa MOMBASA, KENYA – Africa’s ports are vulnerable to crime and corruption. Now they’re set to be the main thoroughfare for COVID vaccines entering the continent. Here’s why we need a better strategy to curb potential counterfeits coming through. Black-green tears of moss streak the facades of once-white buildings. The city is a maze of narrow […] Continue reading -> South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Crime And (No) Punishment: Why Africa’s Ports Are Vulnerable To Counterfeit COVID Vaccines 18/02/2021 Darren Taylor/Bhekisisa MOMBASA, KENYA – Africa’s ports are vulnerable to crime and corruption. Now they’re set to be the main thoroughfare for COVID vaccines entering the continent. Here’s why we need a better strategy to curb potential counterfeits coming through. Black-green tears of moss streak the facades of once-white buildings. The city is a maze of narrow […] Continue reading -> South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
South African Health Workers To Get J&J Vaccine As Part of Implementation Trial – AstraZeneca Vaccines Will Be Offered To African Union 16/02/2021 Kerry Cullinan Cape Town – The first South African health workers will be vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 on Wednesday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was recently shown to be unable to stop mild or moderate infection against the B.1351 (501Y.V2) variant dominant in South Africa. In a hastily assembled Plan B, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts