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Scientists hopeful future Covid variants will be less severe

Health -
The lower severity of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 indicates that a stronger immune response has been built over time

Advisors suggest end to quarantine of asymptomatic Covid-19 contacts

Coronavirus -
According to the ministerial advisory committee, the quarantine period for “high-risk contacts” of Covid-19 patients is not an effective measure for containing the spread of the virus

Ramaphosa returns to work after recovering from Covid-19

Politics -
President Cyril Ramaphosa encourages citizens to vaccinate and continue to practice safety measures

WHO director-general gives African public health conference thumbs up

Health -
Ghebreyesus says Covid-19 pandemic highlights the importance of nurturing strong science and research on the continent.

It’s doable: Africa wants 60% of locally manufactured vaccines by 2040

Health -
The next three to five years will require the continent to ensure there is sustainable business beyond Covid-19.

J&J boosters could be soon available to South Africans

Coronavirus -
Announcement of when the J&J booster shot will be available is expected to take place at the conclusion of the Sisonke 2 study

Covid’s here to stay, so live with it

Coronavirus -
The world must be responsible in its reaction to the virus in all its varieties

Ramaphosa has mild case of Covid-19, encourages people to get vaccinated

Coronavirus -
David Mabuza will be acting president for a week

New refrigeration tech a boon for Africa

Environment -
Cold-chain and refrigeration capacity are among the priorities of the programmes supported by the African Centres of Excellence, the University of Birmingham and the United Nations

‘Coal is bad: Women want a green Eskom’

Environment -
The Waterberg Women Advocacy Organisation wants people to have clean and renewable energy

Gender-based violence shelters go without critical government funding

National -
Nonprofit organisations that provide trauma counselling and shelter to survivors of rape and violence have had to shut their doors

Disposable masks are the latest pollution problem

Environment -
Waste management institute says we should wear reusable masks and learn how to responsibly dispose of old masks
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