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Will omicron – the new coronavirus variant of concern – be more contagious than delta? A virus evolution expert explains what researchers know and...

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Suresh V. Kuchipudi, Penn State A new variant named omicron (B.1.1.529) was reported by researchers in South Africa on Nov. 24, 2021, and designated a...
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Why is Delta such a worry? It’s more infectious, probably causes more severe disease, and challenges our vaccines

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Michael Toole, Burnet Institute While Australians may be focused on the havoc the Delta variant is wreaking on our shores, Delta is in fact driving...
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Interested in vaccine rollouts across Africa? Here’s a map to guide you

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Benjamin Kagina, University of Cape Town Most developed countries are in the advanced stages of COVID-19 vaccination rollouts. But a large number of developing countries,...
COVID-19

Ethiopia’s poll has been pushed out by COVID-19. But there’s much more at play

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Mulugeta G Berhe (PhD), Tufts University The decision by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to postpone the elections in Ethiopia has created a constitutional crisis. The...
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A novel idea: integrating urban and rural safety nets in Africa during the pandemic

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Astrid R.N. Haas, International Growth Centre and Rachel Strohm In countries across Africa, the public health restrictions imposed to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic have...
COVID-19

Steps to inoculate African economies against the impact of coronavirus

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Chuku Chuku, The University of Uyo The curve of the coronavirus pandemic started to bend upwards in Africa only recently – just as the curve...
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‘Track and trace’ is key to containing COVID-19: how privacy can be protected

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Co-Pierre Georg, University of Cape Town In efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, governments are imposing stringent restrictions on movement, including social distancing and...
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Government Officials Check Food Prices to Prevent Price Gauging due to COVID-19 fear

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Officials from Somaliland government are actively checking stores to ensure that businesses are not hiking prices due to COVID-19 fears. This is according to...

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