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Dominance of the SARS-CoV-2 501Y.V2 lineage in Gauteng
The SARS-CoV-2 501Y.V2 lineage has been recently been shown to predominate in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of
Can I be re-infected with the new variant if I’ve had COVID-19?
Can you be re-infected with the new variant if you have already had COVID-19 from one of the older variants?
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
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
It’s time to go back to basics in the fight against childhood pneumonia
X-ray of the lungs in a 5-year-old child who has pneumonia. Shutterstock Nicole Wolter, National Institute for Communicable Diseases Pneumonia
