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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 »
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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 »
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.
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18 March 2020
The Best Handwashing Video You've Seen - So Far...
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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 ... see more »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Hundreds of cases have been confirmed in Africa, while globally cases of the novel coronavirus have reached hundreds of thousands - here's how far we are in working towards rapid ... Read more »
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As of August 21, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 12,126,067 while 373,195,217 vaccinations have been administered across ... Read more »
