COVID-19: The Sky Hasn’t Fallen Yet In Africa 15/08/2020 Paul Adepoju This week, the Africa Center for Disease Control (Africa CDC) will be launching a continent-wide antibody study to measure the true extent of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, where reported coronavirus cases are much lower than initial dire predictions. Africa CDC Director John Nkengasong announced the study at a regular Thursday press briefing. Just a […] Continue reading -> Scramble To Preorder COVID-19 Vaccines May Leave Poorer Countries Behind 14/08/2020 Grace Ren Health experts and access advocates warn that rich countries may leave poorer countries in the lurch as states scramble to preorder doses while COVID-19 vaccine candidates enter late stage clinical trials. The United Kingdom on Friday secured 90 million doses of two promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates, joining a growing group of rich countries buying up […] Continue reading -> There’s ‘No Evidence’ Of Foodborne Transmission Of COVID-19, Says WHO 13/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay There is ‘no evidence’ that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transmitted in food or on food packaging, said the World Health Organization on Thursday. WHO’s Executive Director of Health Emergencies Mike Ryan made the comments in response to reports that a dozen frozen chicken wings imported into China’s southern city of Shenzhen tested positive for […] Continue reading -> E-Cigarette Use May Increase Risk Of Contracting COVID-19 In Teens & Young Adults 13/08/2020 Grace Ren Vaping, or the use of electronic nicotine delivery devices that vaporize nicotine-infused liquid, is linked to a dramatically higher risk of getting infected by COVID-19 in teens and young adults, according to a new study by Stanford University researchers. The study, published in The Journal of Adolescent Health just ahead of International Youth Day on […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Rapid COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Draws Intense Criticism From Some – And Offers To Collaborate From Others 12/08/2020 Grace Ren & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Russia’s speedy approval of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday has drawn widespread criticism from Health Ministers, researchers, and even a Russian pharma industry group. However, it has also spurred interest and offers to collaborate on testing the new vaccine in other countries, including from quarters as farflung as Israel and the Philippines. The Russian COVID-19 […] Continue reading -> Patchwork Of Traveler Testing & Quarantine Policies Cause Confusion; WHO Says Travelers Should Be Prepared For Sudden Changes 07/08/2020 Grace Ren A World Health Organization spokesperson on Friday said that the Organization is not well-positioned to make specific recommendations about when, where, and how travelers should be tested or quarantined for COVID-19 as countries reopen aviation, deferring the policy question to national governments. “Some of it is really dependent on what your national authorities ask of […] Continue reading -> No Corners Being Cut On Safety, In the Quest For A COVID-19 Vaccine, Says WHO 06/08/2020 Grace Ren In the unprecedented race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organization says that there are no “cutting corners” in testing the safety and efficacy of a new vaccine candidate. Vaccine development has moved at an unprecedented pace. In six months, some 26 candidates are already undergoing human testing, while 139 more are in […] Continue reading -> EU Orphan Drug Regulations Haven’t “Failed” But Reforms Needed, Says CEO Of European Rare Disease NGO 04/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay European legislation on drugs for rare diseases is “far from perfect”, but it is not a ‘failure’ given the amount of private sector investment it has attracted in the past two decades, says Yann Le Cam, CEO of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, a non-profit alliance of some 930 rare disease patient organisations across 72 […] Continue reading -> Less than 1% Of All Infected Individuals May Die From COVID-19, But Easy Transmissibility Makes The Virus Dangerous, Says WHO 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay ‘’Less than 1%” of infected individuals die from the coronavirus according to the World Health Organization, marking the first time the agency has reported an ‘infection fatality rate’ for the general population. The virus is easily spread and more deadly in older people, making it a threat. The remarks by WHO’s experts came just a […] Continue reading -> South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. 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Scramble To Preorder COVID-19 Vaccines May Leave Poorer Countries Behind 14/08/2020 Grace Ren Health experts and access advocates warn that rich countries may leave poorer countries in the lurch as states scramble to preorder doses while COVID-19 vaccine candidates enter late stage clinical trials. The United Kingdom on Friday secured 90 million doses of two promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates, joining a growing group of rich countries buying up […] Continue reading -> There’s ‘No Evidence’ Of Foodborne Transmission Of COVID-19, Says WHO 13/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay There is ‘no evidence’ that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transmitted in food or on food packaging, said the World Health Organization on Thursday. WHO’s Executive Director of Health Emergencies Mike Ryan made the comments in response to reports that a dozen frozen chicken wings imported into China’s southern city of Shenzhen tested positive for […] Continue reading -> E-Cigarette Use May Increase Risk Of Contracting COVID-19 In Teens & Young Adults 13/08/2020 Grace Ren Vaping, or the use of electronic nicotine delivery devices that vaporize nicotine-infused liquid, is linked to a dramatically higher risk of getting infected by COVID-19 in teens and young adults, according to a new study by Stanford University researchers. The study, published in The Journal of Adolescent Health just ahead of International Youth Day on […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Rapid COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Draws Intense Criticism From Some – And Offers To Collaborate From Others 12/08/2020 Grace Ren & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Russia’s speedy approval of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday has drawn widespread criticism from Health Ministers, researchers, and even a Russian pharma industry group. However, it has also spurred interest and offers to collaborate on testing the new vaccine in other countries, including from quarters as farflung as Israel and the Philippines. The Russian COVID-19 […] Continue reading -> Patchwork Of Traveler Testing & Quarantine Policies Cause Confusion; WHO Says Travelers Should Be Prepared For Sudden Changes 07/08/2020 Grace Ren A World Health Organization spokesperson on Friday said that the Organization is not well-positioned to make specific recommendations about when, where, and how travelers should be tested or quarantined for COVID-19 as countries reopen aviation, deferring the policy question to national governments. “Some of it is really dependent on what your national authorities ask of […] Continue reading -> No Corners Being Cut On Safety, In the Quest For A COVID-19 Vaccine, Says WHO 06/08/2020 Grace Ren In the unprecedented race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organization says that there are no “cutting corners” in testing the safety and efficacy of a new vaccine candidate. Vaccine development has moved at an unprecedented pace. In six months, some 26 candidates are already undergoing human testing, while 139 more are in […] Continue reading -> EU Orphan Drug Regulations Haven’t “Failed” But Reforms Needed, Says CEO Of European Rare Disease NGO 04/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay European legislation on drugs for rare diseases is “far from perfect”, but it is not a ‘failure’ given the amount of private sector investment it has attracted in the past two decades, says Yann Le Cam, CEO of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, a non-profit alliance of some 930 rare disease patient organisations across 72 […] Continue reading -> Less than 1% Of All Infected Individuals May Die From COVID-19, But Easy Transmissibility Makes The Virus Dangerous, Says WHO 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay ‘’Less than 1%” of infected individuals die from the coronavirus according to the World Health Organization, marking the first time the agency has reported an ‘infection fatality rate’ for the general population. The virus is easily spread and more deadly in older people, making it a threat. The remarks by WHO’s experts came just a […] Continue reading -> South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
There’s ‘No Evidence’ Of Foodborne Transmission Of COVID-19, Says WHO 13/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay There is ‘no evidence’ that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transmitted in food or on food packaging, said the World Health Organization on Thursday. WHO’s Executive Director of Health Emergencies Mike Ryan made the comments in response to reports that a dozen frozen chicken wings imported into China’s southern city of Shenzhen tested positive for […] Continue reading -> E-Cigarette Use May Increase Risk Of Contracting COVID-19 In Teens & Young Adults 13/08/2020 Grace Ren Vaping, or the use of electronic nicotine delivery devices that vaporize nicotine-infused liquid, is linked to a dramatically higher risk of getting infected by COVID-19 in teens and young adults, according to a new study by Stanford University researchers. The study, published in The Journal of Adolescent Health just ahead of International Youth Day on […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Rapid COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Draws Intense Criticism From Some – And Offers To Collaborate From Others 12/08/2020 Grace Ren & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Russia’s speedy approval of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday has drawn widespread criticism from Health Ministers, researchers, and even a Russian pharma industry group. However, it has also spurred interest and offers to collaborate on testing the new vaccine in other countries, including from quarters as farflung as Israel and the Philippines. The Russian COVID-19 […] Continue reading -> Patchwork Of Traveler Testing & Quarantine Policies Cause Confusion; WHO Says Travelers Should Be Prepared For Sudden Changes 07/08/2020 Grace Ren A World Health Organization spokesperson on Friday said that the Organization is not well-positioned to make specific recommendations about when, where, and how travelers should be tested or quarantined for COVID-19 as countries reopen aviation, deferring the policy question to national governments. “Some of it is really dependent on what your national authorities ask of […] Continue reading -> No Corners Being Cut On Safety, In the Quest For A COVID-19 Vaccine, Says WHO 06/08/2020 Grace Ren In the unprecedented race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organization says that there are no “cutting corners” in testing the safety and efficacy of a new vaccine candidate. Vaccine development has moved at an unprecedented pace. In six months, some 26 candidates are already undergoing human testing, while 139 more are in […] Continue reading -> EU Orphan Drug Regulations Haven’t “Failed” But Reforms Needed, Says CEO Of European Rare Disease NGO 04/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay European legislation on drugs for rare diseases is “far from perfect”, but it is not a ‘failure’ given the amount of private sector investment it has attracted in the past two decades, says Yann Le Cam, CEO of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, a non-profit alliance of some 930 rare disease patient organisations across 72 […] Continue reading -> Less than 1% Of All Infected Individuals May Die From COVID-19, But Easy Transmissibility Makes The Virus Dangerous, Says WHO 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay ‘’Less than 1%” of infected individuals die from the coronavirus according to the World Health Organization, marking the first time the agency has reported an ‘infection fatality rate’ for the general population. The virus is easily spread and more deadly in older people, making it a threat. The remarks by WHO’s experts came just a […] Continue reading -> South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
E-Cigarette Use May Increase Risk Of Contracting COVID-19 In Teens & Young Adults 13/08/2020 Grace Ren Vaping, or the use of electronic nicotine delivery devices that vaporize nicotine-infused liquid, is linked to a dramatically higher risk of getting infected by COVID-19 in teens and young adults, according to a new study by Stanford University researchers. The study, published in The Journal of Adolescent Health just ahead of International Youth Day on […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Rapid COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Draws Intense Criticism From Some – And Offers To Collaborate From Others 12/08/2020 Grace Ren & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Russia’s speedy approval of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday has drawn widespread criticism from Health Ministers, researchers, and even a Russian pharma industry group. However, it has also spurred interest and offers to collaborate on testing the new vaccine in other countries, including from quarters as farflung as Israel and the Philippines. The Russian COVID-19 […] Continue reading -> Patchwork Of Traveler Testing & Quarantine Policies Cause Confusion; WHO Says Travelers Should Be Prepared For Sudden Changes 07/08/2020 Grace Ren A World Health Organization spokesperson on Friday said that the Organization is not well-positioned to make specific recommendations about when, where, and how travelers should be tested or quarantined for COVID-19 as countries reopen aviation, deferring the policy question to national governments. “Some of it is really dependent on what your national authorities ask of […] Continue reading -> No Corners Being Cut On Safety, In the Quest For A COVID-19 Vaccine, Says WHO 06/08/2020 Grace Ren In the unprecedented race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organization says that there are no “cutting corners” in testing the safety and efficacy of a new vaccine candidate. Vaccine development has moved at an unprecedented pace. In six months, some 26 candidates are already undergoing human testing, while 139 more are in […] Continue reading -> EU Orphan Drug Regulations Haven’t “Failed” But Reforms Needed, Says CEO Of European Rare Disease NGO 04/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay European legislation on drugs for rare diseases is “far from perfect”, but it is not a ‘failure’ given the amount of private sector investment it has attracted in the past two decades, says Yann Le Cam, CEO of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, a non-profit alliance of some 930 rare disease patient organisations across 72 […] Continue reading -> Less than 1% Of All Infected Individuals May Die From COVID-19, But Easy Transmissibility Makes The Virus Dangerous, Says WHO 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay ‘’Less than 1%” of infected individuals die from the coronavirus according to the World Health Organization, marking the first time the agency has reported an ‘infection fatality rate’ for the general population. The virus is easily spread and more deadly in older people, making it a threat. The remarks by WHO’s experts came just a […] Continue reading -> South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Russia’s Rapid COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Draws Intense Criticism From Some – And Offers To Collaborate From Others 12/08/2020 Grace Ren & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Russia’s speedy approval of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday has drawn widespread criticism from Health Ministers, researchers, and even a Russian pharma industry group. However, it has also spurred interest and offers to collaborate on testing the new vaccine in other countries, including from quarters as farflung as Israel and the Philippines. The Russian COVID-19 […] Continue reading -> Patchwork Of Traveler Testing & Quarantine Policies Cause Confusion; WHO Says Travelers Should Be Prepared For Sudden Changes 07/08/2020 Grace Ren A World Health Organization spokesperson on Friday said that the Organization is not well-positioned to make specific recommendations about when, where, and how travelers should be tested or quarantined for COVID-19 as countries reopen aviation, deferring the policy question to national governments. “Some of it is really dependent on what your national authorities ask of […] Continue reading -> No Corners Being Cut On Safety, In the Quest For A COVID-19 Vaccine, Says WHO 06/08/2020 Grace Ren In the unprecedented race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organization says that there are no “cutting corners” in testing the safety and efficacy of a new vaccine candidate. Vaccine development has moved at an unprecedented pace. In six months, some 26 candidates are already undergoing human testing, while 139 more are in […] Continue reading -> EU Orphan Drug Regulations Haven’t “Failed” But Reforms Needed, Says CEO Of European Rare Disease NGO 04/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay European legislation on drugs for rare diseases is “far from perfect”, but it is not a ‘failure’ given the amount of private sector investment it has attracted in the past two decades, says Yann Le Cam, CEO of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, a non-profit alliance of some 930 rare disease patient organisations across 72 […] Continue reading -> Less than 1% Of All Infected Individuals May Die From COVID-19, But Easy Transmissibility Makes The Virus Dangerous, Says WHO 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay ‘’Less than 1%” of infected individuals die from the coronavirus according to the World Health Organization, marking the first time the agency has reported an ‘infection fatality rate’ for the general population. The virus is easily spread and more deadly in older people, making it a threat. The remarks by WHO’s experts came just a […] Continue reading -> South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Patchwork Of Traveler Testing & Quarantine Policies Cause Confusion; WHO Says Travelers Should Be Prepared For Sudden Changes 07/08/2020 Grace Ren A World Health Organization spokesperson on Friday said that the Organization is not well-positioned to make specific recommendations about when, where, and how travelers should be tested or quarantined for COVID-19 as countries reopen aviation, deferring the policy question to national governments. “Some of it is really dependent on what your national authorities ask of […] Continue reading -> No Corners Being Cut On Safety, In the Quest For A COVID-19 Vaccine, Says WHO 06/08/2020 Grace Ren In the unprecedented race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organization says that there are no “cutting corners” in testing the safety and efficacy of a new vaccine candidate. Vaccine development has moved at an unprecedented pace. In six months, some 26 candidates are already undergoing human testing, while 139 more are in […] Continue reading -> EU Orphan Drug Regulations Haven’t “Failed” But Reforms Needed, Says CEO Of European Rare Disease NGO 04/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay European legislation on drugs for rare diseases is “far from perfect”, but it is not a ‘failure’ given the amount of private sector investment it has attracted in the past two decades, says Yann Le Cam, CEO of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, a non-profit alliance of some 930 rare disease patient organisations across 72 […] Continue reading -> Less than 1% Of All Infected Individuals May Die From COVID-19, But Easy Transmissibility Makes The Virus Dangerous, Says WHO 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay ‘’Less than 1%” of infected individuals die from the coronavirus according to the World Health Organization, marking the first time the agency has reported an ‘infection fatality rate’ for the general population. The virus is easily spread and more deadly in older people, making it a threat. The remarks by WHO’s experts came just a […] Continue reading -> South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
No Corners Being Cut On Safety, In the Quest For A COVID-19 Vaccine, Says WHO 06/08/2020 Grace Ren In the unprecedented race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organization says that there are no “cutting corners” in testing the safety and efficacy of a new vaccine candidate. Vaccine development has moved at an unprecedented pace. In six months, some 26 candidates are already undergoing human testing, while 139 more are in […] Continue reading -> EU Orphan Drug Regulations Haven’t “Failed” But Reforms Needed, Says CEO Of European Rare Disease NGO 04/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay European legislation on drugs for rare diseases is “far from perfect”, but it is not a ‘failure’ given the amount of private sector investment it has attracted in the past two decades, says Yann Le Cam, CEO of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, a non-profit alliance of some 930 rare disease patient organisations across 72 […] Continue reading -> Less than 1% Of All Infected Individuals May Die From COVID-19, But Easy Transmissibility Makes The Virus Dangerous, Says WHO 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay ‘’Less than 1%” of infected individuals die from the coronavirus according to the World Health Organization, marking the first time the agency has reported an ‘infection fatality rate’ for the general population. The virus is easily spread and more deadly in older people, making it a threat. The remarks by WHO’s experts came just a […] Continue reading -> South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
EU Orphan Drug Regulations Haven’t “Failed” But Reforms Needed, Says CEO Of European Rare Disease NGO 04/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay European legislation on drugs for rare diseases is “far from perfect”, but it is not a ‘failure’ given the amount of private sector investment it has attracted in the past two decades, says Yann Le Cam, CEO of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, a non-profit alliance of some 930 rare disease patient organisations across 72 […] Continue reading -> Less than 1% Of All Infected Individuals May Die From COVID-19, But Easy Transmissibility Makes The Virus Dangerous, Says WHO 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay ‘’Less than 1%” of infected individuals die from the coronavirus according to the World Health Organization, marking the first time the agency has reported an ‘infection fatality rate’ for the general population. The virus is easily spread and more deadly in older people, making it a threat. The remarks by WHO’s experts came just a […] Continue reading -> South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Less than 1% Of All Infected Individuals May Die From COVID-19, But Easy Transmissibility Makes The Virus Dangerous, Says WHO 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay ‘’Less than 1%” of infected individuals die from the coronavirus according to the World Health Organization, marking the first time the agency has reported an ‘infection fatality rate’ for the general population. The virus is easily spread and more deadly in older people, making it a threat. The remarks by WHO’s experts came just a […] Continue reading -> South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Explode As Country Tries To Rescue Its Economy 31/07/2020 Kerry Cullinan Four months after South Africa implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, it appears that neither lives nor livelihoods have been spared. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was widely praised for taking decisive action when he introduced one of the fastest and strictest lockdowns in the world in late March. Within three weeks […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts