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Demystifying Coronavirus and What You Can Do to Avoid It

The World Health Organisation wants to separate fact from fiction surrounding the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19. Preventative measures include frequent hand washing, maintaining social distance and practising respiratory hygiene.

Africa: How to Keep People Well-Informed During COVID-19 Outbreak

The Conversation Africa, 19 March 2020

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading across the world. For those who catch it, the vast majority will experience mild symptoms, but for a few it can cause severe disease… Read more »
Africa: No, Cow Urine Will Not Cure Coronavirus (And Other Myths)

Thomson Reuters Foundation, 18 March 2020

From drinking cow urine to sleeping by chopped onions, myths about how people can catch and cure coronavirus are spreading rapidly. Concerns are growing that the rumours could fuel… Read more »

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18 March 2020

The Best Handwashing Video You've Seen - So Far...

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allAfrica.com

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Handwashing in the time of the novel coronavirus... Noah Tau Louw shows us how to clean our hands - for at least 20 seconds - as it's one of the most effective ways to kill viruses that may be on our hands. And while Cape Town, and many other cities in Africa, have scarce water resources. You can turn off the tap while you wash - it's the technique that counts. And if you don't have a tap at all, someone can pour a bit of water from a container for you.

Video: Adrian Louw
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Africa: The Reader's and Viewer's Guide to Pathogen Literature

Daily Maverick, 16 March 2020

By now, readers are most likely virtually drowning in advice and explanations of the Coronavirus pandemic -- in print, electronically, and on social media. Perhaps it is time to… Read more »
Kenya: Coronavirus - Why We Must Listen to Experts

Nation, 15 March 2020

The world has now entered uncharted territory in the health sector, with the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) being declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Read more »
Africa: Five Things You Should Know Now About the COVID-19 Pandemic

UN News, 11 March 2020

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the status of the COVID-19 outbreak from epidemic to pandemic. Here are five important pieces of information on what this… Read more »

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Hand washing is crucial in the fight against COVID-19.

South Africa: Tips to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus in Schools

SAnews.gov.za, 11 March 2020

The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidance to help protect children and schools from the… Read more »
Africa: COVID-19 Advice for the Public - Myth Busters

WHO, 13 March 2020

COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates Read more »
Africa: Yes, Washing Our Hands Really Can Help Curb the Spread of Coronavirus

The Conversation Africa, 4 March 2020

Much of the media discussion about coronavirus revolves around diagnosis and management of suspected cases. But the first piece of advice that is essential for anyone worried about… Read more »
Africa: Novel Coronavirus Most Infectious During First Week - Study

Nation, 13 March 2020

As experts step up research to fight the fast spreading new coronavirus, focus is now on delaying the spread of the deadly disease at its initial stages rather than trying to… Read more »
Africa: Scientists Are Still Searching for the Source of COVID-19 - Why It Matters

The Conversation Africa, 12 March 2020

The current COVID-19 outbreak is driven by a novel coronavirus (SARS CoV-2) that is spreading between people. The first human infections were reported at the end of December 2019… Read more »
South Africa: COVID-19 - Washing Hands Not Easy When You Have No Running Water

GroundUp, 12 March 2020

"It's easy to keep your hands clean when you stay in a house because you have a tap inside, but it's difficult when you have to walk long, tiring distances to fetch water" Read more »
South Africa: Communicating Trust in Uncertain Times

Daily Maverick, 12 March 2020

Our natural instinct is to reassure those affected in a crisis. However, over-reassuring does not build confidence. Nowhere in the world do people feel reassured that the… Read more »
Africa: Coronavirus - How Big, How Bad, and What to Look Out For

The Conversation Africa, 10 March 2020

Cases of illness from the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease, known as COVID-19, have been confirmed in more than 100 countries. The outbreak was first recorded in China in… Read more »
Nigeria: Coronavirus - What You Should Know About Facemasks, Hand Sanitisers, Others

Daily Trust, 3 March 2020

Following the announcement of a case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country, many people went into a frenzy acquiring face masks. In fact some people have made it a habit… Read more »