Scientists hope SARS-CoV-2 will be less likely to evade it
Science | 18 February 2021
While the results are disappointing against the local variant of the Covid-19 virus, there are reasons to think the vaccine may reduce deaths
Science | 14 February 2021
For the four provinces analysed, over half the population has likely had a SARS-CoV-2 infection
By Michael Cherry and Nathan Geffen
Science | 13 February 2021
At the moment there isn’t enough evidence to justify using the drug for the treatment or prevention of SARS-CoV-2
By Marc Mendelson, Francois Venter and Jeremy Nel
Science | 10 February 2021
Lockdown restrictions are not responsible for massive increase in mortality
Science | 1 February 2021
Mortality still near record high but it looks like we are turning the corner
Science | 27 January 2021
We don’t know the answers yet, but a local study sheds some light
Science | 25 January 2021
A study at Groote Schuur Hospital suggests it has freed up much-needed beds
Science | 19 January 2021
Scientists predict the virus will be with us for the long-run - but as just another common cold
By James Stent
Science | 18 January 2021
While several studies have shown promising results there is not yet enough data for regulatory authorities to approve ivermectin
Science | 15 January 2021
“Stop pussyfooting around funerals” says infectious disease professor
Science | 14 January 2021
11,000 of the nearly 20,000 deaths are considered excess deaths. The vast majority are likely due to Covid-19
By James Stent and Nathan Geffen
Science | 13 January 2021
HSRC releases details of nationwide survey
By James Stent
Science | 9 December 2020
But have we tested too few people, too late?
By James Stent
Science | 4 December 2020
But the current surge is not nearly as bad as July
Science | 29 October 2020
Latest Medical Research Council mortality report shows clear spike
Science | 22 October 2020