If the government is not transparent, the public could stop participating in measures to prevent the spreading of the virus, one scientist says.At least one member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee says advisories prepared for the government should remain confidential.There are doubts whether the advisories are ever "taken forward" for discussion in higher government structures.Health…
Scientists identify six different 'types' of Covid-19 each based on 'cluster of symptoms' which will help monitor those must vulnerable to catching itData suggests coronavirus comes in several forms, each with symptom clustersKing's College London's Symptom Study app findings could help the vulnerableContinuous cough, fever and loss of smell are the three main Covid-19 symptomsBy…
By Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trials are being conducted, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Latest coronavirus news as of 5 pm on 16 July Scientists suggest young, healthy people could test coronavirus vaccine candidates A group of scientists are calling for young,…
A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken April 10, 2020.Dado Ruvic | ReutersOver 100 prominent scientists, including 15 Nobel laureates, are calling for healthy volunteers to be exposed to the coronavirus to see whether vaccines against Covid-19 actually work.The scientists signed an…
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The T cells, along with antibodies, are an integral part of the human immune response against viral infections due to their ability to directly target and kill infected cells. A Singapore study has uncovered the presence of virus-specific T cell immunity in people who recovered from COVID-19 and SARS, as well…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…