Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Vaccines work by training and preparing the body’s natural defenses – the immune system – to recognise and fight off the viruses and bacteria they target. After vaccination, if the body is later exposed to those disease-causing germs, the body is immediately ready to destroy them, preventing illness. …
On Tuesday, 13 April 2021, the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize announced the temporary pause of the Johnson & Johnson Sisonke study in South Africa. The announcement follows a decision by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) and the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) to halt the rollout of the J&J …
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A team of scientists at The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) released a *preprint of a paper on March 9th, 2021 entitled “Increased mortality among individuals hospitalised with COVID-19 during the second wave in South Africa.” When a second wave of infections swept across the globe, most countries reported a rise in cases, but …
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When dawn broke on March 5th 2020, our nation held its breath as the Minister of Health, Dr Zwelini Mkhize announced that the first positive COVID-19 case was confirmed by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). One year down the line, and in commemoration of the first positive case being detected, it is fitting …
What must be done if a loved one passes away at home from COVID-19 ? Contact an undertaker to remove the body. You will have to let the undertaker know that your loved had COVID-19 so that they can ensure everyone’s safety. Once the undertaker has taken their body, wash your loved ones bed linens …
Can you be re-infected with the new variant if you have already had COVID-19 from one of the older variants? People who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection are usually protected from being infected a second time (called re-infection). This is because they develop neutralizing antibodies that remain in their blood for at least 5-6 months, …
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It is important to note that there is a difference between being fully recovered and being ready to come out of isolation. The following criteria are specified for de-isolation of a person who tests positive for COVID-19: Symptomatic patients with mild disease (not requiring hospitalisation for COVID-19) can be de-isolated 7 days after the onset …
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