There have been several trials done on Ivermectin that suggests it may have some benefit to help fight COVID-19. In the same way, several trials suggest that it has no statistically significant benefit and may in fact be harmful. The latest trial was conducted in Argentina by Julio Vallejos and colleagues. Results have been published […]
Read MoreThis last weekend was the best weekend for vaccines with 43 144 being administered compared to last weekend with 21 995 being administered. In the last 14 days: 11,215 new cases (previous 14 days – 21,427) 38,287 tests conducted (previous 14 days – 70,797) 29.3% test positivity (previous 14 days – 30%) 261 more deaths (previous […]
Read MorePart 6 of Dr Sheri Fanaroff frequently asked questions and answers. 6. WHAT ABOUT THE NEW SINOVAC VACCINE? ● This weekend, SAHPRA registered the third COVID vaccine for emergency use in South Africa, subject to certain conditions, including the final results of ongoing clinical studies. This vaccine was also recently registered by WHO, and there […]
Read MoreThe global number of new cases reported last week (5-11 July 2021) was nearly 3 million, a 10% increase as compared to the previous week (Figure 1). Following a steady decline for nine consecutive weeks, the number of weekly deaths increased by 3% this week compared to the previous week, with over 55,000 deaths reported. […]
Read MorePart 5 of Dr Sheri Fanaroff frequently asked questions and answers. 5. IF I HAD A JOHNSON AND JOHNSON VACCINE, CAN I HAVE A PFIZER BOOSTER TO BE MORE PROTECTED? ● Prof Grey and Prof Bekker, the principal investigators from the Sisonke (J&J healthcare worker) trial stated last week that they believed that recommending booster […]
Read MorePart 4 of Dr Sheri Fanaroff frequently asked questions and answers. 4. HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT BEFORE GETTING MY SECOND DOSE OF PFIZER? ● New research from the UK showed that a longer than 3 week dose interval produced better and longer lasting immunity. ● Taking this into account, as well as the fact […]
Read MoreIn an historical agreement between African Union and European Union, Aspen will start producing vaccines under licence rather than under contract at its Gqeberha plant in the Eastern Cape. Over the next three months, starting late July, Aspen will be delivering over 17 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses to South Africa and other African […]
Read MoreThe third wave of COVID-19 has been the most devastating wave to hit South Africa, particularly Gauteng thus far. Gauteng has reached its peak and the numbers of new cases are decrease as per the first graph below. The COVID-19 deaths in Gauteng are still increasing at an alarming rate as per the second graph […]
Read MoreSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on the 11th July 2021 to give COVID-19 updates and adjust level 4 with giving a bit more back. The updated restrictions include the below as of the 11th July 2021: Curfew will remain be from 21h00 to 04h00. Travel in and out of Gauteng will remain […]
Read MorePart 3 of Dr Sheri Fanaroff frequently asked questions and answers. 3. WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD A PFIZER VACCINE GETTING INFECTED? ● Pfizer is a two dose vaccination regime and we have unfortunately seen many people infected in the first couple of weeks after their first vaccination. This may be because […]
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