Covid surge in Africa, but fewer deaths than before, says WHO
Brazzaville – Africa has recorded a massive rise in Covid cases over the past week, but the number of... Read more
15 Dec, 2021
German police launch operation after death threats to pro-vaccine politician
Berlin – German police and special forces on Wednesday launched an operation in the eastern city of Dresden after death... Read more
15 Dec, 2021
Ghana president slams ‘vaccine nationalism’ in EU
Strasbourg – Ghana’s president Nana Akufo-Addo warned EU lawmakers on Tuesday that the bloc’s drive to deliver Covid booster jabs... Read more
15 Dec, 2021
Two Pfizer jabs give 70% protection from Omicron, SA study shows
Johannesburg – Two shots of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine offers around 70% protection against severe disease from Omicron, according to results... Read more
14 Dec, 2021
Omicron spreads faster and weakens jabs, says WHO
Geneva – The Omicron coronavirus variant is more transmissible than the Delta strain and reduces vaccine efficacy but causes less... Read more
13 Dec, 2021
Ghana introduces new travel guidelines… requires proof of vaccination against Covid-19 for travellers
Accra – Public health authorities in Ghana have introduced new travel guidelines requiring visitors to show proof of vaccination against... Read more
10 Dec, 2021
South Africa okays Covid vaccine boosters for adults
Johannesburg – South Africa on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s coronavirus booster shots for over-18s, as the Omicron variant dominates rising new... Read more
8 Dec, 2021
‘Go and get vaccinated without delay,’ Cyril Ramaphosa urges South Africans as Covid-19 cases surge
Johannesburg – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged citizens to get vaccinated as the country battles an unprecedented... Read more
6 Dec, 2021
Facebook hits anti-vaccine campaign harassing doctors
San Francisco – Facebook’s parent company Meta said on Wednesday it had derailed an anti-vaccine campaign that harassed medical... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Omicron renews South Africa debate on vaccine mandates
Johannesburg – The discovery of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has pushed debate over mandatory vaccinations to the top... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
