Science
Top scientists slam government for not using AstraZeneca vaccines
“South Africa has squandered the opportunity to protect half a million of its most vulnerable citizens”
Science | 26 March 2021
Leading research institute says there should be no new trials of hydroxychloroquine for Covid
The drug has failed to prevent or treat the disease, and it has lots of side-effects
By Elsabé Brits
Science | 12 March 2021
Cape Town’s sewers offer clues to next Covid-19 wave
Waste treatment plants across the city are being monitored weekly
Science | 10 March 2021
Ivermectin study boosts regulator’s court defence
The first substantial peer-reviewed clinical trial of the drug against Covid-19 finds no evidence that it is a wonder medicine
By Elsabé Brits
Science | 8 March 2021
Covid-19: Scientists reveal good news about variant discovered in South Africa
If you have antibodies to the 501Y.V2 variant, you likely have protection against other strains of the virus
Science | 4 March 2021
Johnson & Johnson vaccine looks excellent for South Africa in first published detailed analysis
Concern raised about missed production target, but Professor Glenda Gray says it’s a well-oiled company and they know what they have to do
Science | 25 February 2021
A new vaccine is being tested in Cape Town: Here’s why it’s different
Scientists hope SARS-CoV-2 will be less likely to evade it
Science | 18 February 2021
Why some scientists think the AstraZeneca vaccine is still useful for South Africa
While the results are disappointing against the local variant of the Covid-19 virus, there are reasons to think the vaccine may reduce deaths
Science | 14 February 2021
Covid-19: Remarkable results from blood donor survey
For the four provinces analysed, over half the population has likely had a SARS-CoV-2 infection
By Michael Cherry and Nathan Geffen
Science | 13 February 2021