By violating basic human rights, governments risk inflicting a double tragedy on their most vulnerable populations
There is still a great deal that’s not known about SARS-CoV-2. This limited scientific information has contributed to a slew of myths and misconceptions. Some claims being made are harmless. Others can be potentially dangerous
While Sierra Leone was grappling with Ebola, there was a spike in deaths from another disease – malaria. We need to make sure this does not happen again
It is difficult for residents of informal settlements to follow guidelines to prevent Covid-19 transmission, such as hand-washing, in the absence of access to water. It is governments’ responsibility to provide these basic services
Dr Matshidiso Moeti’s father helped to eliminate smallpox. Now she’s leading Africa’s efforts against the coronavirus
Movement in the grocery and pharmacy category — supermarkets, food warehouses, farmers’ markets, specialty food shops and pharmacies — has dropped by 60%
Kenya’s government has excluded nongovernmental organisations and other groups such as churches from its emergency decision-making. This is a mistake
During times of crisis, people turn to trusted sources for accurate information. This leaves them vulnerable to cybercriminals
As the country hunkers down for a second week of lockdown, how reliable is the data available and will it enable a sound decision for whether South Africans can leave their homes on April 16?
Countries that have mandated mask-wearing for people going out in public have shown a decrease in the rate of Covid-19 infections
US President Donald Trump is good at channelling voters’ anger. And anger about the effects of Covid-19 is a factor that could help him win another term
The country’s elites can no longer jet away to overseas health facilities and must now face the hospital system that could not help Zororo Makamba, a 30-year-old who died of the virus
‘It’s hard to imagine Jesus livestreaming the Sermon on the Mount’
A religious and nationalist agenda has replaced the promise of development and left India ill-equipped to manage the pandemic
A religious and nationalist agenda has replaced the promise of development and left India
ill-equipped to manage the pandemic
But only if draconian border closures are accompanied by effective public health interventions
Not everyone can get tested for the coronavirus. There are structures in place guiding health practitioners when it comes to screening patients for testing
The Mail & Guardian asked the experts for more information about Covid-19 — and how best to take care of yourself and your loved ones
Europe’s far-right nationalists are closing their borders and using Covid-19 as a guise to deport and deny entry to refugees and asylum seekers
Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable
The travel restrictions will allow South Africa to turn back passengers arriving from areas affected by Covid-19 that are deemed high risk
Combatting Covid-19 is as much about public relations as public health. Now is our chance to tell new stories and find new ways of working together
But to do so, it will have to provide genuine universal access to marginalised communities, including refugees and migrants
The department of health noted in its statement on March 19 that recoveries in previously reported cases were beginning to emerge. (John McCann/M&G)
South Africa was well-placed for the 2008 crisis. But R3.18-trillion debt and low growth hamper its ability to limit the economic effects of Covid-19
South Africa had kept Covid-19 from entering the country for a long time. But in recent days, the number of confirmed cases has increased
As Covid-19 continues to spread, resulting in a global shortage of face masks, Centurion-based manufacturer U-Mask is coming to the rescue of thousands
The cost of placing South African evacuees from Wuhan in quarantine in Limpopo will cost an estimated R6.7-million
The 122 South Africans repatriated from the disease epicentre in Wuhan, China are expected back in the country on Friday
Medical treatment and traditional public health measures are important but early, frequent and transparent community engagement is the key to responding to any major outbreak
New tech is poised to help vaccines last longer and reach many more people with far less fuss
Insiders says that no one is willing to make the daunting journey to rescue fellow citizens