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COVID-19 Vaccines: What you should know
COVID-19 vaccines have been topical and continue to raise several questions from the public, including when South Africa will receive

How do I know I have recovered from COVID-19?
It is important to note that there is a difference between being fully recovered and being ready to come out

COVID-19 and returning to work Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My manager has asked me to re-test before I can return to work even though I have been in

I tested positive for COVID-19, what now?
If your COVID-19 test result has come back positive, follow these practical guidelines to help manage the disease: Refrain from

I think I have COVID-19, what now?
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, questions arise around what to do when you think you have been exposed to

New Variant of SARS-CoV-2 Frequently Asked Questions
A variant of the SARS-COV-2 Virus- currently termed 501.V2 Variant, has been identified by our genomics scientists here in South Africa.

The emergence of a mutated SARS-CoV-2 lineage in South Africa
Updated 07 January 2021. The Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa (NGS-SA), which includes the National Institute for Communicable

Keep common infections at bay these holidays
The year 2020 has been coined the year of extremes, thanks to COVID-19. From the excitement of the first lockdown

COVID-19 Second wave in South Africa
Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in South Africa in early March 2020, and cases peaking during the week of 5-11

The hunt for an HIV vaccine – unique insights from an inspiring Cohort of women in South Africa
Since HIV was found to be the cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in 1983, scientists have been working endlessly