Influenza
latest news & developments
WHO asks China for more data on latest respiratory illnesses outbreak
China’s National Health Commission said last week that the spread was due to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens
It’s flu season, but why does it happen in winter?
When the season starts varies in different provinces, as do the strains of the viruses
Paediatricans call for schools to reopen
The benefits of attending school outweigh the risks and public schools should be allowed to reopen for all learners
Building Carma: Matters of the heart and its diseases
Research at Stellenbosch University looks at the link between viral infections and cardiovascular disease
Debunking 9 popular myths doing the rounds in Africa about the coronavirus
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…
Covid-19 leaves SA at the mercy of overseas drug exporters
Scientists are seeking to manufacture key medications in South Africa, saving on costs and shoring up decreased supplies
No, coronavirus isn’t the same as the flu
The symptoms — aches and pains, sore throat, fever may feel similar to the seasonal flu but the novel coronavirus is not the same as the seasonal flu. One researcher put it like…