Choices in a fog of uncertainty: lessons for coronavirus from climate change: Getty ImagesGovernments around the world, driven by the threat of overburdened health systems and mass mortality resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, are being forced to make decisions that have enormous, long-lasting consequences for lives and economies. They are doing … [Read more...] about Choices in a fog of uncertainty: lessons for coronavirus from climate change | The Conversation
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What should South Africa’s coronavirus endgame look like? Here are some options | The Conversation
What should South Africa's coronavirus endgame look like? Here are some options: Can social distancing and lockdown can work in South Africa’s townships and informal settlements? Getty ImagesSouth Africa has aggressively intervened to contain the local SARS-CoV-2 viral epidemic. But it is far from clear which strategic outcome is being pursued. Is it following the lead of … [Read more...] about What should South Africa’s coronavirus endgame look like? Here are some options | The Conversation
Pentecostals and the spiritual war against coronavirus in Africa | The Conversation
Pentecostals and the spiritual war against coronavirus in Africa: Stefan Heunis/AFP/Getty ImagesSince the emergence of COVID-19, a number of media commentators and academics have reflected on the “spiritualisation” of the pandemic among responses in different African settings. There’s been particular interest in the influence of prominent … [Read more...] about Pentecostals and the spiritual war against coronavirus in Africa | The Conversation
Coronavirus: Shifting funds to respond to pandemic will prolong Makhanda water crisis
Coronavirus: Shifting funds to respond to pandemic will prolong Makhanda water crisis: Relief for Makhanda, Eastern Cape, which has been experiencing a water crisis for the last two years, may be further delayed. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News CARTOON: Now Is Not The End: By Dr Jack & Curtis. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News People will be exposed … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Shifting funds to respond to pandemic will prolong Makhanda water crisis
Sheer volume of misinformation risks diverting focus from fighting coronavirus | The Conversation
Sheer volume of misinformation risks diverting focus from fighting coronavirus: Getty ImagesTo manage the COVID-19 pandemic, be it from a personal, national or global perspective, we rely on a constant stream of information. A plethora of dashboards have appeared globally that convey information on the number of people tested, those who are … [Read more...] about Sheer volume of misinformation risks diverting focus from fighting coronavirus | The Conversation
